FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 5, 2022·2 min readCan a Playlist Be Your Therapist? Balancing Emotions Through MusicA new musical app takes listeners on an emotional "rollercoaster ride", leaving them in a more positive emotional and focused state than when they first started listening to the soundtrack.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·June 13, 2021·2 min readHeadphones and Earbuds Impact Younger Generations’ Future Audio HealthListening to music on headphones or earbuds at 50% volume for an hour a day can have a detrimental impact on a young person's auditory health, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 9, 2020·2 min readNoninvasive Way to Explore Traumatic Brain InjuriesA novel non-invasive method merges acoustic imaging methods with new algorithms to explore changes in white and gray matter following head injury.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·May 9, 2018·2 min readVirtual Reality Opens New Doors of Spatial PerceptionA study to be presented at the 175th Annual Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America reports virtual reality technology may help us better understand how we make sense of the world with sound.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 9, 2018·3 min readFrom the Mouths of Babes: Infants Enjoy Hearing From Their PeersAccording to researchers, infants prefer the sounds of other babies over the voices of adults. Researchers found 5 month old babies spend 40% longer listening to sounds of other babies than adult vocalizations of the same sounds.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·May 8, 2018·2 min readSynchronizing Cochlear Signals Stimulates Brain to ‘Hear’ in StereoA new technique synchronizes cochlear signals in those with implants, stimulating the brain in a way that is similar to hearing people. This can allow those with cochlear implants to hear in stereo.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·December 9, 2017·3 min readIs There a Musical Method For Interpreting Speech?A new study evaluates whether musicians have an advantage in understanding speech compared to those without musical training.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·December 6, 2017·3 min readWant to Listen Better? Lend a Right EarIn noisy environments, the right ear leads the way for optimal auditory information processing, researchers report.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·June 25, 2017·3 min readExploring the Potential of Human EcholocationA new study considers how echolocation can benefit visually impaired people to navigate safely through the environment.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·December 4, 2016·3 min readHow Do Musician’s Brains Work While They Play?A new study looks at how professional musicians prioritize sight and sound when learning a new song or piece of music.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedPsychology·December 2, 2016·4 min readHow Do Children Hear Anger?Researchers use neuroimaging technology and acoustical analysis to better understand how kids process emotion in speech.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 2, 2016·3 min readWhat Makes Your Voice Yours?A new study attempts to quantify voice quality and characteristics.Read More
