ASMR stands for an autonomous sensory meridian response. The funny thing? Research and science behind ASMR are still so new that there's really no "scientific" definition for the term. It simply ...

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 ...

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?

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 ...

Only some people experience ASMR, a trait where people may feel a tingling sensation on their scalp and back of the neck in response to auditory and/or visual stimuli. There is a wide range of sensory ...

When TikTok first started, it was all about videos of users dancing or lip syncing to popular songs. Somewhere along the way, another trend that took off was ASMR and videos that included various ...

If you've ever fallen into a rabbit hole of ASMR videos, you might wonder how the peculiar sensation comes about. Here's what we know. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

"ASMR is a deeply relaxing and comforting feeling, usually accompanied by tingling sensations in the head," says Craig Richard, PhD, an ASMR researcher and founder of ASMR University. The"tingling" ...

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 ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Millions of people are watching YouTubers whisper, fold towels, or even read in a soothing voice to feel relaxed and get to sleep. These sounds and visuals are all forms of what's ...

After seeing just how many people rely on ASMR for calming down at night and falling asleep fast I wanted to give it a go. My interest was particularly piqued when I came across a video on Instagram ...