In the past, video games were largely inaccessible to people with visual impairments. But these days, game makers are adding all kinds of innovative o...

Playing a sport without sight might sound impossible. But it turns out, there are blind athletes all around the world doing exactly that. Instead of u...

When Matthew Shifrin was growing up, his blindness meant that trying to enjoy a movie or TV show was often a confusing and frustrating experience. But...

For over a century, humans have been using technology to shape our sonic environment. White noise machines, nature recordings, noise canceling headpho...

Not long ago, our home appliances made nothing but abrasive beeps and harsh buzzes. In recent years though, these devices have started to chirp and si...

In 2011, residents of Windsor, Ontario started experiencing a strange rumbling hum that rattled dishes and kept people awake at night. Then, after yea...

Since World War I, countries around the world have been broadcasting mysterious numerical messages via shortwave radio. Though concrete evidence is ha...

Nearly a century after they first appeared, the Looney Tunes are back in an all-new series. To bring this iconic franchise into the present, the creat...

In part 2 of our exploration of Foley, the Warner Brothers Foley team takes us into the all-important prop room. Along the way, they demonstrate how t...

When it comes to film sound, "Foley Artist" might be the most important job you've never heard of. These performers record custom, synchronized sound ...