Most people have likely heard someone say this during the course of a music conversation: “I wish I could go back to the first time I heard [insert song].” But does that phrase hold weight? Is there ...

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Michael Plitkins is cofounder and CTO of Spatial. Founded in 2017, Spatial's virtual soundscapes are redefining the human experience. Sound has the power to move us. Whether it be a single listener or ...

The eclectic collection of five galaxies known as Stephan’s Quintet can now be heard. On Tuesday, NASA published its latest venture into sonification. No, the space agency hasn’t placed microphones 40 ...

A new study reveals that whale song and human languages share features that make them easier to learn. Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are known for their complex songs. New research suggests ...

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Queen frontman Freddie Mercury was a tireless, energetic performer who skillfully interacted with the rock band’s massive crowds. In the mid-1970s, they took this band-crowd relationship one step ...

When we humans hear birdsong, which many have appreciated more than ever during the pandemic, we can’t help but think about parallels to human music and language. We discern distinct melodies linking ...

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