13 Strange Environmental Sounds No One Has Been Able to Explain

What makes it particularly strange is that only certain people can hear it, while others remain blissfully unaware. It’s ...
NPR

This new tool helps scientists hear the sounds of life beneath a river's roar

Sound can be a useful tool for scientists monitoring wildlife populations. But what if you're trying to monitor species in a raging river? A new tool helps cut through all of the noise. Scientists ...
Salon

In space, no one can hear you scream — but it still gets incredibly noisy

You’ve probably heard astronauts talking to mission control while they perform operations in space. In these recordings, you can hear the back-and-forth chatter, along with the astronaut’s breathing ...