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·April 21, 2026·6 min read

AI Voices Outperform Human Speech in Noisy Environments

A study reveals that AI voice clones are up to 20% easier to understand than human voices in noisy environments, suggesting AI "idealizes" speech for better clarity.

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·June 20, 2017·5 min read

Human Voices Are Unique, But We’re Not That Good at Recognizing Them

When it comes to recognizing different human voices, people often have a very hard time, researchers report.

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·May 21, 2017·3 min read

There’s More to Attraction Than What Meets the Eye

While looks play a factor in who we find attractive, the sound of their voice and the way they smell also play big roles, a new study reports.

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·December 20, 2016·6 min read

Pop-Outs: How the Brain Extracts Meaning From Noise

Auditory cortex neurons are able to pick out aspects of sounds associated with language, even in a 'noisy environment'.

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·March 25, 2016·2 min read

Emotional Impact of Music Influenced by Acoustics of Concert Halls

A new study reports the emotional impact of music depends upon the concert hall's acoustics.

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·January 12, 2016·3 min read

Singing In the Brain: Songbirds’ Vocal Muscles Work Like Humans When Singing

A new study reports the vocal muscles of Bengalese finches change function to help produce different parameters of sounds, much like an opera singer.

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·November 16, 2015·3 min read

How Our Brains Emotionally Respond to Sounds

A new neuroimaging study illuminates how room acoustics can influence emotion.

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·July 16, 2015·4 min read

For Screaming Out Loud

According to researchers, screams possess unique acoustic properties, making them a specific type of vocal expression only used in times of stress or dangerous situations.