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"TOKYO -- When an earthquake measuring a lower 5 or stronger on the 7-point Japanese seismic intensity scale is predicted, public broadcaster NHK airs an emergency earthquake alert chime on TV and radio, known for its distinctive melody. Even in noisy environments, this sound is clear and can evoke a sense of fear. But why is that?"

"It has long been known that some plants can respond to sound. But why would a plant evolve the ability to hear? Now researchers are reporting that one reason may be to defend itself against predators."

"In 2020 the national warning system (air raid siren) is scheduled to be decommissioned. Before this happens, I am hoping to create a special composition as a swan song for the system which fits the technical specs and acoustic qualities of the hardware. This piece is to be performed/deployed simultaneously through all 4300 sirens of the Netherlands at a set time in the future - its sound enveloping everybody. Potentially, this will also be the largest sound installation of the country; in any case it is the biggest instrument available. "

"The upcoming Lincoln Aviator's warning tones were actually recorded by a full symphony orchestra. When a car wants to communicate a warning, most of them will emit a beep or a boop. Some will make a high-pitched tone, others a frantic ding, and still others will warn with a computerized voice telling you exactly what's wrong."

"Sound plays an influential part in how we view the world. It gives us social cues and evokes certain emotions, such as a dog barking might instill fear or a baby laughing can cause happiness. "

"Listening for Instruction surveys how sounds are used as signifiers in public spaces. ​  Collecting beeps, hisses, tones and automated voices, this work looks at how human workers are replaced by recorded sound, how sound is used to direct our behaviour, and how the voice is positioned within that. Probing current debates around the potential changes automation brings to working lives this study advocates for an automated future, supporting the anti-work movement's call for 'the right to the idle' - the artists commit their own voices into a hybrid synthetic persona in support of this."

"an exploration of the sonic landscape of civil defense featuring the sounds of the rsh-10, asc t-135, thunderbolt t-1000, aca allertor 125 and more…"