Hypersonic flight could one day make long-haul travel as quick as a short movie. Researchers are testing how turbulence behaves at extreme speeds, a critical hurdle for designing these aircraft. Their ...

In tropical forests, much of the biodiversity can be heard before it is seen. Birds call, insects buzz and frogs croak, creating complex soundscapes that reflect the presence of different species.

Abstract: In reverberant environments, multipath propagation severely limits the performance of conventional sound field control methods such as active noise control (ANC) and spatial audio ...

Experience true serenity with this meditative video featuring soothing rain sounds, gentle thunder, and subtle wind chimes.

If you've been streaming nature videos and ambient mixes to unwind this week, you're part of a growing trend where long-form, non-intrusive audio is becoming essential for active recovery. In 2026, ...

Bill Whitaker is an award-winning journalist and 60 Minutes correspondent who has covered major news stories, domestically and across the globe, for more than four decades with CBS News. Aliza Chasan ...

Summary: New research reveals that the feeling of “deep sleep” depends more on the quality of our dreams than previously thought. While scientists have long believed that slow-wave brain activity was ...

AMHERST, Mass. — Brian House, in long beard and muck boots, leads me through a pine forest on a cold afternoon until, on the edge of a marsh, we find it: an array of three circles formed by plastic ...

While some technology can hinder sleep, certain devices are designed to improve rest. Sleep tech includes items like noise machines, sleep trackers, and heated eye massagers. Wearable devices can ...

Valerian, an herbal supplement long used for sleep and relaxation, has been referred to as "nature's Valium" — but experts are divided on whether it truly compares to the prescription sedative. The ...

When solving a puzzle, the answer could lie in your dreams. In a study of lucid dreamers, playing soundtracks linked with unsolved puzzles helped the sleepers solve the problems the next day, ...