When you think of animals that sing, birds will certainly come to mind. Whales might, too. But mice? Or fish? It turns out mice and fish do sing, although "vocalizations" might be a more technically ...

A new study shows that giving mice the human version of a gene changes their squeak, suggesting some of the genetic underpinnings of language. People like to talk. We're unique in the animal kingdom ...

Foley artists create the sounds of a character's movements and interactions with the world that you hear in movies. Sometimes they need to experiment and get extra creative to find an object that ...

It might sound like a harmless squeak – but ignoring a high-pitched noise under your car’s bonnet could lead to hundreds of pounds in engine damage. Experts have warned that a squealing sound could ...

Is your car making strange noises when turning? If so, you're probably experiencing a combination of frustration, annoyance, and fear. But however tempting it may be to drown out those pesky sounds ...

Squeak To make a short very high cry or sound, e.g. I heard a mouse squeak. Whine To make a long, high, sad sound, e.g. 'The dog was whining in the cold night'; 'The child was whining after his toy ...

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader who is curious about a mouse-like noise coming from the steering column. The Car Doctor answers a question from a reader who is ...

People like to talk. We're unique in the animal kingdom in terms of how much we communicate and the kinds of information we discuss. Scientists are trying to understand how this special trait evolved ...