This post is part of Hard Refresh, a soothing weekly column where we try to cleanse your brain of whatever terrible thing you just witnessed on Twitter. To the extent that "relaxing" online is ...

In a new study out of Oberlin College, researchers found that "eastern gray squirrels eavesdrop on non-alarm auditory cues as indicators of safety" We might be able to learn a thing or two from ...

Scientists have identified 30 soothing sounds that can instantly calm the mind and promote relaxation. Topping the list is the sound of waves gently lapping against the shore, closely followed by the ...

There’s more to YouTube than just vlogs, pranks, and pop song covers done on guitar. YouTube might be the source of your entertainment, but when you want to chill, there’s also a wealth of videos ...

DEADLY dog attacks on swans are increasing because some owners do not keep their pets on a lead, says the leader of a charity that cares for injured birds. Jan Harrigan, who founded the Wychbold Swan ...

The team of researchers found that activity in the default mode network of the brain (a collection of areas which are active when we are resting) was different depending on the sounds playing in the ...