Fa-la-la-la-la, Christmas is here! There are a lot of ways to get into the holiday spirit: You can decorate a tree, bake Christmas cookies, exchange gifts at a white elephant party—the list goes on.
Cheryl E. Leonard listening to granite. Courtesy Cheryl E. Leonard. The natural world is celebrated for its visual beauty, but also often heralded for its peace and quiet — almost an absence of sound.