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 ...

For most of us, our alarm going off in the morning (or after a nap) isn't our favorite part of the day. We set alarms because getting out of bed can be a struggle, and many of us need an extra jolt to ...