How far can sound travel through space, since it’s so empty? Is there an echo in space? – Jasmine, age 14, Everson, Washington In space, no one can hear you scream. You may have heard this saying.

Our universe is filled with floating nebulae, spinning planets and black holes. But if we closed our eyes and listened, what would these celestial objects sound like? Would we hear a faint whoosh? Or ...

From Martian winds to Saturn’s aurora, how sounds in space add to our understanding of the universe. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

That now classic tagline (from Alien, one of the greatest science-fiction horror movies ever made) hinges on a big assumption that most of us broadly make: space is empty. And it is—mostly. But there ...

What if you could listen to music or a podcast without headphones or earbuds and without disturbing anyone around you? Or have a private conversation in public without other people hearing you? Newly ...

Since the 1950s, probes sent into space have been sending back data that reveal eerie sounds from the vastness of the galaxy. Michelle Starr is CNET's science editor, and she hopes to get you as ...