At every minute of every day, it seems, scientists are busily working to cure cancer and save the environment and make better robots who can do our jobs for us, and also to figure out why we hate the ...

There are certain sounds that drive us batty. For many people, it's nails on a chalkboard. For me, it's the squeaking sound of styrofoam. What causes this reaction? —Brepark, via the Straight Dope ...

Tom Brady has officially kicked off his broadcasting career, and it’s safe to say he’s been quite a polarizing figure in the booth. While some folks enjoy Brady’s unique insights on the game of ...

There are certain sounds nearly everyone dislikes: the sound of fingernails scratching a chalkboard, or of a fork scraping a plate, just to list a few. For many people, hearing these sounds, or even ...

EXHIBIT A: "Tink." We look up from the computer monitor and scan the rim of our cubicle when, "tink!" there it is, again. The unmistakable sound of metal on keratin. Someone is clipping their nails.

DEAR ERIC: My husband sings at the top of his lungs to any song that is playing in a movie or a commercial or in the car or otherwise. It’s like nails on a chalkboard for me. I’ve tried telling him, ...