Noise

On the other hand, at least the players can still hear themselves think.

• By Nathan Collins

The clank of silverware, the sound of chewing, and other forms of torture. The trouble with misophonia.

• By Ed Cara

The autonomous sensory meridian response videos are garnering a massive audience, but an explanation for their intense effects has eluded scientific inquiry.

• By Rick Paulas

A federal judge stands up to the noisy navy.

• By Brian Palmer

Ambient noise machines meant to prolong uninterrupted sleep may be doing long-term damage to the ears of infants, kick-starting a cycle of hearing loss that's almost impossible to break.

• By Steve Swayne

Second-hand sound can profoundly affect our social interactions and our interior lives.

• By Steve Swayne

Cries for turning down the volume on Earth grow louder, but can they be heard over the din of a noise-pollution epidemic?

• By Michael Todd