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Former elementary school teacher Matt Shurtleff — known to many students as “Matt the Mad Scientist” — demonstrated how sound waves move using water and lasers.

A new University of Mississippi study shows that some sound waves don't just move forward—they also move slightly to the side. Understanding this movement could help researchers develop more precise ...

For more than four decades, Adrian Sherwood has been consistently breaking new ground, and has developed a cult-like following via his experiments in dub, reggae, punk, post-punk and bass music.

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With 'undertone' making itself heard in theaters this week, we look at six horror films where the sound design is the star.

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Male green treefrogs attract mates with loud calls, but new research shows parasites can subtly change those signals.