HealthcareWhy Spooky Sounds Give Us Chills: The Science Behind Halloween’s Eeriest Noises
By Elissa Kawamoto, Hearing Care Professional at HearUSA From creaking doors and howling winds to the sudden shriek of a movie soundtrack, certain sounds seem almost designed to make our skin crawl. But what is it about these eerie noises that trigger such an instant, visceral reaction even when we know we’re perfectly safe? The answer lies deep within the way our brains have evolved to process sound and identify threats. The Science of Non-Linear...










