How does Hollywood create the terrifying sounds in our favorite scary movies, and why does our brain react to those sounds with fear?

Why do we cry? ...and how do our tears in adulthood make us distinctively human?

Games are often defined by their graphics. How does sound for games work?

How did an open reel tape recorder secretly planted in the White House basement lead to the demise of the 37th President of the United States?

How does our sense of hearing affect our taste buds?

Does flying make you nervous? You’re not alone. Dive into the psychological aspects of how sound can trigger these fears, and find out what all of those sounds really are.

What are the oldest sound recordings in history?

Airplanes, construction, motorcycles - How have these everyday sounds affected our lives and what are the environmental and health repercussions?

How has increased ocean traffic affected underwater life? ...and what can we do to reverse these effects?

You may not realize it, but your accent is a window to who you are and where you come from. How do accents evolve?

Deciphering audio has become crucial to solving cases, but how do specialists interpret audio evidence?

A history of the most iconic scream in movie history that you’ve definitely heard, but might not have heard of.

Who are the voices behind our favorite cartoon characters and commercials? Take a look behind-the-scenes of voice acting.

As we age our hearing naturally diminishes, but what other factors are causing our hearing to disappear? Plus, take an informal hearing test.

Ever wonder why certain sounds make us cringe while others are soothing? Find out why we consider some sounds “good” and some “bad”.

What is Foley and how does it make our movie listening experience more realistic?

What do other planets in our solar system sound like to our ears?

Why have humans been so fascinated in re-creating toy versions of ourselves? Talking dolls have been around for over 100 years. Take a look at the evolution of how that came to be… and why they are so creepy.

Discover how car companies are enhancing every aspect of your vehicle’s sound to provide the ultimate driving experience.

Ever wonder how the visually impaired are able to enjoy their favorite movies? Discover how technology has been able to make this possible.

What goes into making a movie soundtrack? Take a look behind the scenes with the sound designers that make your movies sound perfect.

The transition from analog to digital seemed like a fairly simple and expected process. However, what did we lose when we made the switch and why are so many people reverting back to analog?

We've grown accustomed to the everyday sounds we experience; cell phones ringing, cars idling, Facebook messaging. What about the sounds that we've forgotten about, the sounds we’ve lost?

There’s a hum emanating from an island in Detroit that is so loud it disturbs the residents of Windsor, ON. The hum has caused so much discomfort and annoyance that a film crew decided to investigate the cause.

8-bit audio defined countless childhoods. How did early sound artists and composers create such iconic sounds using the most primitive game technology?