Tiny, repeating detachments between sole and floor — thousands of times a second — create the distinctive squeak heard on the ...

The distinctive sound horses produce when they whinny is created by combining low and high pitch sounds together, like ...

Experience the fascinating science of noise with Mad Science on SA Live, where you'll learn how to create vibrations and resonating sounds using thunder tubes and resonators—fun for kids and adults ...

A new experiment has uncovered the mechanism responsible for the screeching sound made by peeling sticky tape. Using a ...

Horses use their larynx to make two sounds simultaneously, so they are effectively singing and whistling at the same time ...

Weak shock waves triggered by micro-cracks in the adhesive layer of tape cause it to screech when being unspooled from its ...

For most of human existence, listening was closely tied to moments that carried meaning, emotion or survival. Nature supplied the backdrop – wind, water, animals – and music surfaced in hunting ...

In 1939, scientists discovered that peeling Scotch tape in the dark produces a visible blue glow due to a build-up of electrical charge and the sudden tearing of the adhesive. The phenomenon, known as ...

Modern militaries now use technology that once existed only in fiction. Weapons can track, guide, and decide with minimal human input. Missiles strike without explosions, drones see through walls, and ...

Alabama legislators are poised to approve a bill that opponents say would severely limit the ability of state regulators to implement environmental regulations. Environmental and health advocates fear ...

Sound machines may not be the sleep saviors many believe. Researchers found that pink noise significantly reduced REM sleep, while simple earplugs did a better job protecting deep, restorative sleep ...

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 ...