Security guards separate guests on an episode of 'The Jerry Springer Show' titled 'I am pregnant by my half-brother.' Ralf-Finn Hestoft/Corbis via Getty Images Since Jerry Springer’s death on April 27 ...

The history of broadcasters’ bleeping out profanity reveals a lot about our culture’s ongoing negotiation of a murky concept. While the First Amendment protects political speech, it does not protect ...

If you’re PlayStation 5 user, you’ll know the struggles of the loud start-up sound that can often disrupt the peace of a silent night. Whether you’re trying to sneak in a late gaming session or ...

One of the most common sounds in the modern world is the beep. From microwaves and cellphones to computers and backing-up trucks, this high-pitched alert pings us from every direction. But how is it ...

PlayStation 5 owners are excited about the latest firmware update that allows them to adjust the volume or mute the beep sound when pressing the power button. Gamers joke that this feature has the ...

Confession time: I've become so accustomed to the bleep sound being used in place of really bad words that when I saw the Reverend Wright video on TV the other week I totally assumed he said "Not god ...

Editor’s note: The Focus on Research column highlights different research projects and topics being explored at Penn State. The following originally appeared on The Conversation. Since Jerry ...

Matthew Jordan does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

(THE CONVERSATION) — Since Jerry Springer’s death on April 27, 2023, writers have been working through the cultural significance of his eponymous daytime talk show. For 27 years, Springer’s circus of ...