The blackbird topped the pleasantness table and barn owls' sounds are considered the least pleasant, according to a new ...

A team of researchers has discovered specific acoustic characteristics that enhance the enjoyment of birdsong for humans.

This list of NPR Music's best songs of 2023 looks unlike any we've ever made before. It's not just the number of songs that has changed. There are no rankings here — in fact, the 123 songs below ...