The cochlea is key to human hearing, and it plays an important role in our understanding of complex frequency content. The Visual Ear project aims to illustrate the cochlear mechanism as an ...

Sitting in traffic can expose a driver to intense irritation, as well as a range of sound frequencies. Humming engines ...

Noise-canceling headphones work hard to keep outside noises from getting in Sarah Title is a former contributing writer at PEOPLE. Her work has previously appeared in Brides, The Knot, Betches, Nicki ...

Although the sound may not be at the forefront of our minds when we face the ultimate boss in a video game or watch as the protagonist in a film slowly turns the doorknob before walking into what ...

Over ear headphones are the preferred option of individuals who desire more profound sound, more comfortable listening, and ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Almost every pair of good wireless headphones and the best wireless earbuds come with active noise cancellation (ANC). That's a ...

Ear tip fit tests can help you choose the best ear tip size for ideal sound and isolation performance. Fit tests detect sound leakage around ear tips to ensure a proper seal. Fit tests may help but ...

Bose says its new earbuds cancel out the noise of the outside world better than any other consumer headphone, including over-the-ear models. The earphones, called the QuietComfort Earbuds II, are a ...

You're going about your day tackling one to-do after the next, when suddenly a strange sound stops you in your tracks. There's something crackling inside of your ear. You give your ear a scratch, but ...

I recently attended the International Multisensory Research Forum (IMRF) in Reno, Nevada, where scientists from around the world gathered to share their research on how the multiple senses (vision, ...