Scientists have identified 30 soothing sounds that can instantly calm the mind and promote relaxation. Topping the list is the sound of waves gently lapping against the shore, closely followed by the ...

Use nature sounds as part of your bedtime routine to improve sleep quality. Listening to soothing sounds like rain falling ...

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Matthew Medler of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology about the best bird sounds of 2025 from their vast collection of recordings, and why their selections made the list.

I was recently creeping through a clearing of downed trees in a wooded Brooklyn park with my iPhone in hand. Birds were singing everywhere, but through the din, I was recording a peculiar song: It was ...

Night owl, early bird — humans have associated different types of birds with different times of day since the dawn of time. And while some birds are more known for getting up with the sun, there are ...