To portray the high-pitched Galinda in the film adaptation of “Wicked,” Ariana Grande put in “a lot of vocal work.” But just what kind of effort is needed to make one’s voice higher for a role? Before ...

Beauty isn’t the only thing that entices men. A recent study published by Personality and Individual Differences in November found that some men are willing to risk it all for a woman with a ...

Voice is one of the most distinct characteristics that differentiate individuals. It’s not just a medium of communication but also a reflection of one’s identity and sometimes, even health. When we ...

There’s science behind the irresistible siren call. From the peacock’s majestic mating dance to the Trojan war, men will do some pretty silly things to impress a woman, but the lengths to which ...

Helium is the second-most abundant element in the entire universe, and the gas has numerous everyday uses in human industry. However, most of us know helium for just two things: It makes party ...

Opera singers have to use the extreme limits of their voice range. Many pedagogical and scientific sources suggest that the highest pitches reached in classical singing can only be produced with a ...

"You speak too fast! Slow down!" If you’re someone who has ever been put under the stress of speaking in front of a group of people, you’ve probably heard this type of feedback. Alternatively, you ...