Sound
The brain listens 'smarter' when we focus, Israeli study discovers
A Hebrew U study shows the brain predicts and times sounds during focus, revealing how we tune out noise and stay attentive, a finding that could improve hearing aids and attention training.
What war sounds like: From fear to the music of recovery - opinion
I returned to the new version of the speakers I fell in love with in high school
The still image moves: Google launches a new tool that turns a photo into a video with sound
Israeli scientists: Stressed plants emit ultrasonic sounds influencing insect behavior
Female moths avoid plants emitting distress sounds, Israeli scientists find.
Review: The headphones that connect you to your surroundings – EarFun's OpenJump
EarFun's OpenJump headphones offer an open design, high-quality sound, water resistance, and dual device connectivity at an affordable price.
Canarit Audiobooks: An Israeli firm making books more accessible for busy consumers
A new Israeli venture makes literature more accessible and alluring for busy consumers.
Can wind exceed sound? Scientists observe 33,000 km/h winds on a planet
To put the wind speeds into perspective, the fastest winds ever observed in our solar system are on Neptune, at a speed of 1,800 kilometers per hour.
Review: Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar – a premium upgrade for your TV
The soundbar is now a TV essential, and the Arc Ultra is an audiophile’s ideal choice. Sonos’ new model features stronger bass, more channels, and integration with the company’s ecosystem.
In the 1960s, the ocean ‘quacked’. Scientists are close to finding out why
The researchers used an acoustic antenna, a group of hydrophones towed behind a ship, to detect and record ocean sounds from all directions.
Researchers find Aztec 'death whistles' do weird things to the listeners' brains
Participants in an experiment rated the sounds of the skull-shaped whistles as extremely negative, defining them as frightening and aversive.
Study reveals how bats use echolocation and vision to navigate over long distances
Bats can stitch together thousands of sound signatures into acoustic maps.
