While some people want to go on vacation to experience a busy city, others look for quiet. These places offer a stillness ...

How does “soundscape ecology” help the environment? L.M., via email. A vast web of species, including humans, connect ...

Listening to natural soundscapes has long been associated with feelings of calm and relaxation. Now, a groundbreaking study published in PLOS One underscores the profound psychological and ...

In the United States, every single national park has its distinctive symphony of natural sounds. “These natural soundscapes deserve our protection. But we are losing them and the health benefits we ...

While many artist residency programs are geared toward visual artists, a unique opportunity based at Canaveral National Seashore is designed specifically with sound artists in mind. Several weeks into ...

Pittsburgh, Pa., USA: From the eerie echo of a bugling elk to the gentle swoosh of water lapping against a stony shore, a unique combination of sounds helps distinguish each national park. This ...

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Janet Babin: New York's Greenwich Village is considered one of the city's ...

For people who love discovering new sounds, there’s an intriguing new site that collects soundscapes from around the world. Users can create their own specialized playlists of sounds available on ...