Call me weird – and no doubt you will – but I often like to have my computer make random noise. The reason is that when I’m working at my computer on a piece of writing, I don’t like silence. To stay ...

This week, Congress voted to allow internet service providers to sell users’ web browsing histories, rolling back FCC rules passed under the Obama administration. Activists have already roundly ...

Even though rand() may be a good enough random number generator for making a video game, the patterns of random bits it spits out may not be sufficient for applications requiring truly random data.

Share on Pinterest A new study explored how transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS) can enhance perception and boost neuroplasticity. Paulien Tabak/EyeEm/Getty Images Most people seek out a quiet ...

Though many of us may seek a quiet place in which to study, 'noise' may play a key role in helping some people improve their learning potential. Though many of us may seek a quiet place in which to ...