Do you hear a rushing or whooshing sound in your ear? What it may indicate

You know that sound in your ear that is like a rushing or a soft whooshing? It can be really unsettling. This happens when ...
KQED

Do You Hear What I Hear? Audio Illusions and Misinformation

Are you old enough to remember the “Magic Eye” optical illusion mania that gripped the nation in the 90’s—random patterns that you had to squint at just right for the 3D image to pop out? It turns out ...
Alaska Public Media

Do you ever hear whale sounds? This biologist wants you to tell him about them

Fred Sharpe has studied humpback whales in Alaska for more than three decades. He’s particularly interested in the sounds they make – and what they mean. Lately, the biologist has been focusing on the ...
Wired

Why You Hear Voices in Your White Noise Machine

Every night, I—like millions of others—put on a noise machine to help me sleep. Mine offers several types of noise: white, pink, green, and brown. I’ve noticed something strange, though. After about ...