Credit: Bethany Allard / Mashable Noise-cancelling earbuds are a popular choice for many people, but if you want to hear the ...

Researchers have developed a new earbud authentication system that can recognize users through tiny heartbeat vibrations inside the ear canal. The idea sounds futuristic — but it may be closer to ...

I’ll admit it: I’m one of the people who does use a Q-tip to clean my ears, particularly after a shower, but I also know how to do it safely because I’ve seen firsthand what can happen when someone ...

Big Ears 2026 is underway (live updates):Follow along as we capture the festival from every angle all weekend long! Big Ears Festival breathes fresh life into downtown Knoxville each spring, and the ...

Whether it’s enjoying a podcast, listening to music or chatting on the phone, many of us spend hours a day using our headphones. One 2017 study of 4,185 Australians showed they used headphones on ...

Whether it’s enjoying a podcast, listening to music or chatting on the phone, many of us spend hours a day using our headphones. One 2017 study of 4,185 Australians showed they used headphones on ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Add Popular Science (opens in a new tab) More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results.

Millions of Americans are dealing with tinnitus, phantom sounds that can cause very real distress. The rest of us can’t hear it, but to people who have it, tinnitus can sound like ringing, buzzing, ...

Ear infections and earwax blockages are common issues, especially in children. Both can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as ear pain, pressure, or hearing loss. Understanding the signs can help you ...

What sets this play apart from your standard horror fare is the ambitious sound design, created by the Ringhams. As the audiobook on stage is recorded around a model head, we hear what the intended ...

After a festive season of sequins and starry lights, a plain grey recording studio is what my eyes crave, and a classic ghost story – predictable enough not to make me work too hard when my brain is ...