#sound

Science & Technology | Science & Space

When Artemis I launches, how far away will you hear it?

The Space Launch System (SLS) heading for the moon on Monday, Aug. 29 for the Artemis I mission will be the most powerful rocket ever to launch by far.

Science & Technology | Science & Space

The speed of sound on Mars is different from Earth, Perseverance rover finds

Lower-pitched sounds travel more slowly on Mars than higher-pitched ones, according to new data from NASA's Perseverance rover.

Psychology | Psychology

We Find Some Word Sounds More Emotionally Arousing Than Others – Research Digest

By Emma Young. Finding helps explain the bouba-kiki effect — and may even have implications for the evolution of language.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Gradual Hearing Loss “Reorganises” Brain’s Sensory Areas And Impairs Memory (In Mice) – Research Digest

By Emma Young. If processes are mirrored in humans, finding could help explain why hearing loss raises risk of Alzheimer's.

Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information

Scientists Find Different Thoughts Produce Different Sound Frequencies

Synchronised brainwaves may explain our ability to rapidly analyse information, allowing us to think through options before the right one is laid down as a memory

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

Online Museum Is Preserving 'Endangered' Sounds for Future Generations | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

#Silence is Important to the #Brain

A 2013 study on mice used differed types of noise and silence and monitored the effect the sound and silence had on the brains of the mice. The silence was intended to be the control in the study but what they found was surprising. The scientists discover

Home Improvement | Home Improvement

Creative Sound Blaster Roar Portable Speaker (Black)

The Sound Blaster Roar is a masterpiece of audio innovation. It features not one, but two high performance amplifiers, and five speaker drivers (which includes a built-in active subwoofer for kickass thumping bass.) No other battery-powered portable wirel

News | News Items

Hate #Chewing #Sounds? Call Yourself #Creative, Then Just Deal

Pets & Animals | Cat & Dog Resources

How do you know if your dog is sound sensitive?

As a musician with a discerning ear, I'm ultra sound sensitive. When I enter a restaurant, I make my decision to stay for a meal based as much on the sound environment as the menu and atmosphere. I've also been known to go into sensory overload in large c

Health & Fitness | Health News

Sound Baths Move From Metaphysical to Mainstream

The ritual, using the vibrations from soundwaves, helps promote relaxation and healing, proponents say.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

Why Do Our Voices Sound Different to Us Than to Other People?

For many of us, there are few things more painful than hearing a recording of our own voices.

Health & Fitness | Health Articles

Could a Noisy Neighborhood Make You Fat?: MedlinePlus

Could a Noisy Neighborhood Make You Fat?