Scientists have identified 30 soothing sounds that can instantly calm the mind and promote relaxation. Topping the list is the sound of waves gently lapping against the shore, closely followed by the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Waking up to birds chirping can be relaxing. Waking up to a bird squawking in the middle of the night– well that’s just irritating ...

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Matthew Medler of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology about the best bird sounds of 2025 from their vast collection of recordings, and why their selections made the list.

I was recently creeping through a clearing of downed trees in a wooded Brooklyn park with my iPhone in hand. Birds were singing everywhere, but through the din, I was recording a peculiar song: It was ...

These birds chirp out what sounds like "peek-a-boo" while playing with each other. These birds chirp out what sounds like "peek-a-boo" while playing with each other.