Back when she was a graduate student, Robin Tinghitella learned something surprising: Birds can deduce the genetic quality of potential mates through smell. "I thought that was the craziest thing I ...

Most people have suffered through noise pollution, whether it's the thumping of a jackhammer or a screaming siren. Defined by the EPA as "unwanted or disturbing sound," noise pollution is predicted to ...

We humans are a loud group of primates, with the constant clanging and droning of our machines emanating from our cities and towns. All this racket may have permanent and insidious effects on wildlife ...