If you have ever sat in a quiet room with a wall clock nearby, you have probably noticed the steady tick-tock rhythm. It is such a common sound that most people barely notice it, yet the reason behind ...

You all must have heard the rhythmic tick-tick sound of a clock in a quiet room, have you ever sat and thought about it, why does it happen? The answer lies in the simple science of how clocks keep ...

Perhaps you recall the old tune, “My Grandfather’s Clock.” It sprang to mind recently after reading an online article “Why ‘Tock-Tick’ Doesn’t Sound Right to Your Ears,” sent by the son of Mrs. Vannoy ...

You know that sound an engine, or anything really hot makes when it cools down? What exactly is making the "ticking" sound you hear? Molecules bumping into each other as they contract? Just seems ...

Unless a computer is playing back audio files or sound effects, it typically doesn't tick. If the MacBook you use at the office or on the road starts ticking like a pocket watch and locking up as soon ...

A ticking noise from your car can be caused by a number of things. If it occurs when the engine is running but the car is not moving, it’s probably coming from the engine or something associated with ...