Traffic noise disrupts recognized benefits of birdsong and other sounds from nature, a new study from the University of Surrey reports.

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

A new study explores how birdsong, traffic noise, and the sounds of nature shape the way people experience and respond to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Traffic noise disrupts recognised benefits of bird song and other sounds from nature, a new study from the University of ...

New research finds that the sounds and sights of nature are associated with significant mental health benefits compared with loud urban environments. The study, by North Carolina State University ...

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

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 ...

Spending time in nature is important for your mental health. But studies show that even just listening to birds singing can ease symptoms of anxiety and depression. A European robin, Erithacus ...