The reason little noises drive you mad is about more than sounds
Fascinating research into ‘misophonia’ – an intolerance to specific sounds – is revealing an important role for context
by Nathaniel Scharping
Nathaniel Scharping is a science writer based in Tacoma, Washington. His writing on health and the environment has appeared in The Atlantic, Science, Atlas Obscura, New Scientist, and elsewhere.
Written by Nathaniel Scharping