Hearing a baby cry can trigger a range of responses in adults, such as sympathy, anxiety and a strong urge to help. However, new research suggests that a deeper physical reaction is also occurring. A ...

A post about a neighbor's mistaken noise complaint—accusing a resident of having a crying baby, despite the fact that they don't have a child—has gone viral on Reddit. The post, shared by ...

When a baby is born, one of the first signs that doctors, nurses, and even family members look out for is the unmistakable sound of the baby’s first cry. While it may seem like a simple, instinctive ...

New research has found a surprising physical reaction when hearing a baby's cry. Scientists found that hearing an infant in distress activates the autonomic nervous system—the body's unconscious ...

Lisa joined CNET after more than 20 years as a reporter and editor. Her coverage of AI ranged from a hands-on with OpenAI's empathetic Advanced Voice Mode to in-depth explainers on LLMs, ...