We might be able to learn a thing or two from squirrel instincts. Researchers at Oberlin College — biologist Keith A. Tarvin and two of his students, Marie V. Lilly and Emma C. Lucore — published a ...

Scientists listened to birds from around the world. By Laura Baisas Published Jan 10, 2025 1:33 PM EST Deposit Photos Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

Scientists have identified 30 soothing sounds that can instantly calm the mind and promote relaxation. Topping the list is the sound of waves gently lapping against the shore, closely followed by the ...

Researchers at Oberlin College reported Sept. 4 in the scientific journal PLoS One that squirrels pay attention not only to alarm calls, as many animals do, but also to the background chatter of birds ...

Birds don't just sing for beauty, their voices carry messages, warnings, and even regional dialects that reveal a hidden world of communication. Bird sounds offer insight into how intelligent and ...

Researchers have revealed 30 sounds guaranteed to instantly calm and relax you. Waves crashing onto a beach is the most relaxing thing you can listen to, followed by the chirp of bird song. The sound ...

DEADLY dog attacks on swans are increasing because some owners do not keep their pets on a lead, says the leader of a charity that cares for injured birds. Jan Harrigan, who founded the Wychbold Swan ...

The team of researchers found that activity in the default mode network of the brain (a collection of areas which are active when we are resting) was different depending on the sounds playing in the ...