Scientists have long suspected that birdsong eases stress and anxiety, but a surprising new study from the University of ...

There is a growing body of research linking nature to positive mental health. A new study has further advanced the field by linking birdsong and time spent in forests to positive mental health ...

There's no question that being in nature is good for well-being. Research shows that experiencing nature and listening to natural sounds can relax us. A key reason for these benefits may be because of ...

One of the downsides of city living, for some people at least, is the din. Even a weekend in the countryside - with the dewy greens of a foggy morning, the oxygen-rich forest air and the music of ...

What makes birdsong beautiful? Answering this question could help us understand how soundscapes make the natural world ...

One meant a sound they found unpleasant, five a lovely one. Averaged across every species, the score came out at 3.13. The ...

A team of researchers has discovered specific acoustic characteristics that enhance the enjoyment of birdsong for humans.

Forget the typical spa soundtracks, like rainstorms and crashing waves. The next time you want to relax, head to Spotify, look up key phrases like “birds in the forest,” and enjoy a cacophony of ...

Do you ever wonder why birds sound the way they do? Approaching summer, we’ll all be getting used to hearing birds chattering and squeaking a little louder. When a bird sings, it is communicating ...

Imagine you’re walking across rolling hills that stretch for miles, with warm sunshine and the chirping of birds all around. This peaceful and serene scene is an increasingly rare one in the modern ...