Re'Mi musicSound Stories
Stories from the world of sound and acoustics: how sound behaves in rooms and spaces, recording and sound design, and the science behind what we hear.
What makes a scream scary?
A scary scream isn't about volume; it's the rough, strained edge in the sound that our brains read as real alarm.
Read the story →Feeling calm and being calm aren't quite the same
Music and pink noise may both feel calming, but early signs suggest your body responds more to music.
Read the story →Birds and humans sing by the same rules
A study of 350+ bird species and 52 human languages finds birds and people share the same song patterns, and the reason may be how we breathe.
Read the story →Floating on sound: how sound waves are cracking a static mystery
Scientists used sound waves to float tiny balls in mid-air, bump them together, and watch how static charge builds up.
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How long does a room keep a sound? A fresh look at reverb
A room's echo doesn't switch off the moment the walls absorb sound, and a simple new formula may predict it better than the old ones.
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