Sound effects are some of the most underappreciated aspects of cinema. Indeed, the visual nature of film as a medium often ensures that sound is taken for granted, particularly when it comes to ...

A superhero landing without the earth-shaking boom. A horror scene missing that eerie creak of a slowly opening door. A car chase with nothing but silence. Feels off, right? Sound effects don’t just ...

Color us surprised. Plenty of people use apps and ambient sound machines to reduce clamor and improve their sleep — but not all noise is created equal. In fact, new research suggests that a particular ...

Sound machines promise better sleep, but new research suggests they may quietly steal your REM and deep sleep.