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Our brain 'swivels' to focus on sounds from different directions
Many mammals physically pivot their ears to hone in on a particular sound, and now it seems that a similar action takes place in our brain ...
Our world is loud, bright, and overwhelming in a lot of other senses. So, it's not unfounded to be affected by it.But did you know that sometimes your overwhelming feelings towards sounds, for example ...
Our world is loud, bright, and overwhelming in a lot of other senses. So, it's not unfounded to be affected by it.But did you know that sometimes your overwhelming feelings towards sounds, for example ...
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Your perception of loudness bends to what you know, according to fascinating new psychology research
A new study finds that people hear familiar words as louder than nonsense words, even when both are equally loud. The results suggest that our brains rely on language knowledge to shape how we ...
Ever wonder what your dog is trying to say? Well, a University of Texas at Arlington researcher is aiming to turn barks, howls and whimpers of man’s ...
Curious about back-to-back cruises? Learn what they are, how they work, the benefits of booking them, and how you can save money on one seamless vacation.
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Fascism? Authoritarianism? Nazi Germany expert assesses Trump’s actions | Opinion
Trump has not succeeded in establishing a Hitler dictatorship, but he certainly is trying to establish an autocratic regime.” | Opinion ...
Are buffalo and bison the same? How can you tell a toad from a frog? This article clears up confusion on mixed-up groups of animals.
Backbone State Park in Dundee, Iowa, stands as proof that Mother Nature has been moonlighting as a stress counselor, and frankly, she’s doing a better job than most professionals with actual degrees.
When it comes to defining a car's character, a crucial component lies in the engine sound. Whether it's an operatic Ferrari V12, or the burble from a Subaru boxer, there are certain sounds we identify ...
For the Climate Forward live event, we gathered recordings of a melting glacier, the Amazon jungle and the underwater Arctic, all soundscapes that are rapidly changing.
The findings of a new study about communication between birds also offer key insights into the origins of language.
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