You’d be forgiven if you can’t hum the 18th-century Cumbrian folk song “Do Ye Ken John Peel.” But in 1942, a version of that ...

When the maples begin to redden and the light softens toward evening, a mood arrives that many films capture but few explain.

Cowbirds are special among songbirds for the "watery" timbre of their singing, which resembles the sound of falling droplets ...

During the silent era, thousands of movie-theatre organs raised their quirky, quavery voices, with the Mighty Wurlitzer being ...

When temperatures drop, why do many listeners find themselves gravitating toward more introspective, emotionally resonant songs?

UChicago paleontologists use CT scanning and simulations to show how a 250-million-year-old mammal predecessor could hear ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health, parenting, and general health and ...

As previously announced, the weekend’s emotional anchor arrives on Friday night, when Wilco and Billy Bragg will finally ...

Oscars announce shortlists in 12 categories including casting, cinematography, score, song, international feature, ...

Native Instruments revives the cult-classic Absynth with MPE and new presets from Brian Eno and Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith.

Warmer waters are fueling stronger, snowier storms—at least for now. Here’s how scientists think this phenomenon will evolve as the planet gets hotter. Steam is seen rising off a frozen Lake Michigan ...