Natural sound is being found to have health benefits. There is a correlation between noise pollution and declining health. In 36 studies, people experience a 28 percent reduction in feelings of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Summer is a time of the year when people usually spend a lot of time outside and many of us, author included, like to be in nature. Some research suggests that humans innately tend to seek connections ...

A creek runs by moss-covered rocks not far From Sol Duc Falls in Olympic National Park. Researchers have found that listening to natural sounds like running water may benefit human health. Naphat ...

Sounds are integral parts of any landscape. Think of the calls of grouse and curlew on the Pennine Moors. Wind sieving through reed beds in the Norfolk Broads. Church bells chiming out over the hustle ...