"Normally when we do these studies, we isolate the animals for their entire lives. This is not a good model for humans..."

Investigation into inflammation in a sound-processing region of mouse brains suggests future tinnitus treatments.

Brain maps offer evidence that podcasts, audiobooks, and reading fire up our brains in very similar ways.

A new "quantum microphone," the most sensitive in the world, is so precise it can measure single particles of sound, called phonons.

There's a new way to store and send data through music right to your phone via music. The data is imperceptible—listen for yourself.

A new instrument uses the photoacoustic effect to test liquids, such as drinking water. A tattoo removal laser machine is part of the device.

New research may explain why humans evolved to scream.

The system monitors the bedroom for agonal breathing, alerts anyone nearby, and calls 911 if there is no response.

Two variables—including more frequent use of words related to sound—can predict whether an at-risk person will later develop psychosis with 93% accuracy.

A new set of tunable blocks could cut noise pollution in a way that's customized for each environment.