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. Read More
A new neuroimaging study illuminates how room acoustics can influence emotion. Read More
A 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
A new study reports the emotional impact of music depends upon the concert hall's acoustics. Read More
Auditory cortex neurons are able to pick out aspects of sounds associated with language, even in a 'noisy environment'. Read More
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. Read More
When it comes to recognizing different human voices, people often have a very hard time, researchers report. Read More