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If you’ve ever watched a David Attenborough–narrated documentary, then you’ve heard sounds captured by Chris Watson.
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Oct 15, 2020

Has Nature Gotten Louder During the Pandemic?

According to Chris Watson, the man behind your favorite wildlife soundtracks, we're just becoming better listeners

Bearded seals sound like opera singers beneath the waves. Shrimp crackle. Elephants slurp when they drink through their trunks. Dry grass can sing. An iceberg splits with the same yawning creak as a tree beginning its fall to earth. 

This is the world according to Chris Watson. If you’ve ever watched a David Attenborough–narrated documentary—a statistical likelihood by this point—then you’ve heard sounds captured by Watson. The 66-year-old has helped provide the aural background for almost every film fronted by Attenborough since 1998, from The Life of Birds and The Life of Mammals, to both series of The Blue Planet, to The Green Planet, the BBC’s upcoming documentary on plant life, set for release in 2022.

And while the world has changed a lot this year, Watson’s listening habits haven’t. When I reached him at his home in the suburbs of Newcastle-upon-Tyne in northeast England this spring, he was reveling in the newfound quiet the pandemic had brought on. 

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As Hof tells it, his feats are powered by a simple routine of breathing exercises, cold exposure, and mental focus.

The Highly Effective Madness of Wim Hof

Wim Hof's teachings about breath work and the health benefits of cold plunges have attracted millions of followers who swear it has cured everything from depression to diabetes and makes them happier and stronger. Our writer traveled to Iceland (naturally) for a deep dive with the man and his methods.

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How Hops Saved the American Craft Brewing Industry

The craft beer revolution turned the tall cousin of cannabis into a breakout ingredient, infusing your brew with flavors and aromas that range from stone fruit to barrel oak. Christopher Solomon hits the road to understand why hop madness isn’t over yet—and why brewers and plant breeders are always on the prowl for the next big thing.

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