When you hear a song for the first time or the millionth time, what do you pay attention to first: the lyrics or the music ...

Are you old enough to remember the “Magic Eye” optical illusion mania that gripped the nation in the 90’s—random patterns that you had to squint at just right for the 3D image to pop out? It turns out ...

Because you're such a good listener, I want you to hear your request on the radio. Listen for songs about listening or hearing. Hear your requests weekdays after 9 a.m. Today's set: The Beatles "Do ...

People certainly spend a great deal of time listening. Spotify, one of the top global music streaming services, reports 696 million monthly active users in 2025. We are listening to more than music.

In my previous blog post, I made my case for improving the quality of our online educational videos. I know you read it, and in fact have probably committed it verbatim to memory. So now that we’re in ...

One recent college graduate recorded ambient sounds during his commute and found something surprising. His resulting podcast — a finalist in NPR's College Podcast Challenge — may change the way you ...