We all know inhaling helium makes your voice sound high and squeaky, but do you know why? If you’ve ever inhaled from a helium balloon at a birthday party or watched this scene from My Best Friend’s ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Acousticians sometimes speculate about how conversations might carry ...

It’s always unsettling to hear your own voice. Whether it’s higher than you thought it was, more nasally, or simply not at all like it sounds to your own ear, it’s easy to find yourself harshly ...

If you can't watch a video of yourself speaking without mentally cringing, you're not alone. You've probably noticed that the way you sound on film is vastly different from what you've grown ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You’re not alone if you’ve ever listened to your voice on a ...

In space, people actually can hear you scream (or sing), it turns out. Groundbreaking data collected by NASA’s Perseverance rover is able to replicate how people would sound on Mars compared to Earth.

When you're hoarse, sending a voice message, presenting a project at a meeting, dictating an address to your car's navigation system, or simply having a phone call can be difficult."We're a ...

Introduction With summer here you might find yourself at a parade, party or fair sometime soon. While you're there you will probably be surrounded by sounds of all kinds: fireworks, music and, of ...