NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Matthew Medler of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology about the best bird sounds of 2025 from their vast collection of recordings, and why their selections made the list.

Your backyard is filled with the gentle sounds of birdsong. It is a familiar and soothing rhythm. A sparrow dances around the ...

Google Home, Google’s artificial intelligence-imbued smart home speaker, can walk you through recipes, place restaurant reservations, start your car, and recap the day’s most significant events. But ...

It can be rather soothing to hear singing birds throughout the day, even more so if you can hear them from inside your house. While it might seem like just an enjoyable experience, studies suggest ...