Spring weather has finally arrived, ushering in a sensory feast of nature's sights, sounds and scents after the barrenness of winter. We humans feel joyful at the prospect of long days filled with ...

The iconic beeps and boops of that lovable cylindrical droid R2-D2 came from the genius of Star Wars sound designer Ben Burtt ...

We become desensitized to the common sounds around us—car alarms, chattering squirrels, the mechanical functions of modern living kicking on and off throughout the day. If you had asked me a week ago ...

Very rarely are bird chirps heard indoors — maybe when a bird is accidentally trapped inside a supermarket, or maybe when one is nearby a window. Music, however, has provided a solution for those who ...

Even if you wouldn’t know what it was if it landed on your shoulder, you’ve probably heard the northern flicker’s distinctive drumming in spring. It sounds something like a hammer drill and drives ...

These Canada jays enjoy the view from their perch. They're indifferent about what they are called, but the birds formerly known as gray jays were renamed again last year. Credit: Bob Duchesne It’s the ...

The more you know about bird song, the more you’re apt to be fascinated by this well-known ritual of spring. We all know spring is a prime time to hear birds. These bird sounds can range from a ...

Birds, although they have larynges, use a different organ to sing. Called a syrinx, it's a uniquely avian feature. Now, a team that brings together physics, biology, computation and engineering finds ...

Oregon is home to more than 500 bird species. Portland has an annual month-long festival dedicated to the migratory Vaux's swift. The nearby Sandy River Delta boasts a blind (a special structure made ...