Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·June 20, 2017·5 min readHuman Voices Are Unique, But We’re Not That Good at Recognizing ThemWhen it comes to recognizing different human voices, people often have a very hard time, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 21, 2017·3 min readThere’s More to Attraction Than What Meets the EyeWhile 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.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 20, 2016·6 min readPop-Outs: How the Brain Extracts Meaning From NoiseAuditory cortex neurons are able to pick out aspects of sounds associated with language, even in a 'noisy environment'.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 25, 2016·2 min readEmotional Impact of Music Influenced by Acoustics of Concert HallsA new study reports the emotional impact of music depends upon the concert hall's acoustics.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 12, 2016·3 min readSinging In the Brain: Songbirds’ Vocal Muscles Work Like Humans When SingingA new study reports the vocal muscles of Bengalese finches change function to help produce different parameters of sounds, much like an opera singer.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 16, 2015·3 min readHow Our Brains Emotionally Respond to SoundsA new neuroimaging study illuminates how room acoustics can influence emotion.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 16, 2015·4 min readFor Screaming Out LoudAccording to researchers, screams possess unique acoustic properties, making them a specific type of vocal expression only used in times of stress or dangerous situations.Read More
