Mesmerizing sound and a three-foot blade of colorful light make the lightsaber distinct and otherworldly; but how the weapon is wielded is what makes it classic.

The sound technicians were picking up some unusual humming and buzzing on the set. The culprit was swiftly identified: Ewan McGregor was trying to aurally recreate the classic lightsaber swish and ...

Scientists investigating a strange humming sound in the New Zealand city of Auckland believe they have pinpointed the frequency. The source of the noise, however, remains a mystery.