Sounds are integral parts of any landscape. Think of the calls of grouse and curlew on the Pennine Moors. Wind sieving through reed beds in the Norfolk Broads. Church bells chiming out over the hustle ...

The subject of environmental noise and pollution is increasingly present in discussions on both ecology and urban planning. However, the issue remains rather vague. It's difficult to determine ...

Sound is a fundamental aspect of the environment and critical to ecosystems. Research has found that plants perceive sound as a mechanical stimulus that can encourage the flow of nutrients, promote ...

CEDAR CITY, Utah — Zion National Park officials are developing a soundscape management plan — a set of standards designed to protect the park's natural sounds. Frank Turina, a natural resources ...

SEATTLE — On board the King County research vessel known as "SoundGuardian," oceanographers work to get a deep understanding of Puget Sound that’s not possible to get onshore. “Puget Sound is a really ...