NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Matthew Medler of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology about the best bird sounds of 2025 from their vast collection of recordings, and why their selections made the list.

Have you ever observed your pet gazing at something unseen, barking at nothing, or hesitating to enter a particular room? Although science might not completely endorse the notion that animals can ...

Mouse model reveals what triggers fast neural response COLD SPRING HARBOR, N.Y. — The brain’s ability to rapidly adapt to changing rules is crucial for survival, yet scientists have struggled to ...

The sounds of nature can be incredibly soothing — just think of those zen meditation tracks filled with chirping birds amid ...