Ever felt a strange, relaxing tingle while listening to someone whisper or watching a quiet, repetitive task? You’re not alone. That sensation is called ASMR—short for Autonomous Sensory Meridian ...

Every other Friday, the Outside/In team answers one listener question about the natural world. This week's question comes from Maria calling from Seattle. "When I was a kid, occasionally my dad would ...

What do the sounds of whispered affirmations, page-turning, and tapping fingernails have in common? What about the sight of slow hand movements, soap being gently cut to pieces, and hair being brushed ...

Ever stumbled upon a video of a stranger whispering into a microphone, tapping random objects, playing with slime, or devouring an feast of crunchy fried chicken and fiery Budak ramen noodles?

April 9 is International ASMR Day, a celebration of all things soothing, whispery, and gently tap-tap-tapping into your nervous system in an oh-so-pleasing way. Whether you're already deeply familiar ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. ASMR videos are known for causing "brain tingles" or just helping people relax. But how do they ...

There are millions of YouTube channels with people crinkling bubble wrap or whispering about folding laundry. Our guest talks about why autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) makes her, and many ...

Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) has become a new craze in the social media age, though the practice has been around for much longer. Many YouTube channels and apps are now dedicated to ...

Crinkling paper, smoothing sand, slime: it’s all pretty standard in your typical ASMR video. If you are having trouble relaxing, ASMR videos are here to the rescue. If you’re not familiar with ASMR, ...