Infrasound’s Hidden Mood Influence | Science News

Science News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 2, 2026 · 1m

Ever felt a place just… creep you out? New science says it might not be your imagination—it could be infrasound, an invisible low-frequency hum from AC units to volcanoes, quietly messing with your mood. In a surprising experiment, half of 36 music listeners were exposed to this inaudible sound without knowing it—and they reported the tunes felt sadder, less engaging, and even more irritable. No one noticed the sound, yet their biology reacted: stress hormones spiked. Researchers aren’t sure if this causes fear (participants didn’t say so), or if it’s just psychological—but the takeaway? The…