Sound Science & Guides

A science-informed clarification of common myths about sound, noise, and the brain—what research supports and where claims go beyond evidence.

An explanation of why continuous, steady sounds tend to be less distracting than intermittent or unpredictable noises, based on auditory perception and attention.

Learn how predictability and habituation shape the way we perceive sound, and why repeated, predictable sounds often fade from awareness.

An evidence-based explanation of white, pink, and brown noise, focusing on how they differ in frequency distribution and perception—without claims of effectiveness.

Auditory masking explains how background sound reduces the perceived impact of sudden noise. Learn what it is, how it works, and its limits.

A science-based overview of how the brain processes sound, why some sounds feel more disruptive than others, and what auditory science can and cannot explain.

Discover why white noise works and how to make the most of it for better sleep