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American Institute of Physics

·November 13, 2024·4 min read

Are Emotional Sounds Universal Across Languages?

A new study examined vocal expressions of emotion across 131 languages, exploring similarities in emotional interjections and comparing them to non-linguistic sounds like cries and laughter. The research aimed to understand whether shared vocal patterns exist globally and if these patterns relate to our evolutionary roots in vocal communication. The team found that vocal expressions of pain, like "Ouch!", showed consistent vowel forms across languages, while disgust and joy did not.

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Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·August 22, 2023·4 min read

Fine-Tuning Music for the Ears of the Hard-of-Hearing

A recent study highlighted the different music mix preferences of those with hearing loss. Researchers found that hard-of-hearing listeners favored louder vocals and clearer, high-frequency sounds.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·October 26, 2021·3 min read

To Better Understand Speech, Focus On Who Is Talking

Matching the location of a face to the speech sounds a person is producing significantly increases our ability to understand them, especially in noisy environments.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·August 31, 2021·3 min read

Voices of Reason? Study Links Acoustic Correlations and Gender to Vocal Appeal

Study explores the interactions between articulatory precision and gender to gauge vocal attractiveness.

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·July 20, 2021·4 min read

Bleak Cyborg Future From Brain-Computer Interfaces if We’re Not Careful

A new study warns of potential social, ethical, and legal consequences of brain-machine interfaces and other technologies that interact with the human brain.

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·June 15, 2021·4 min read

Brain Cell Membranes’ Lipids May Play Big Role in Alzheimer’s Progression

Study reveals the significant role lipids play in regulating the amyloid pathway protein C99 and the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 4, 2021·3 min read

Circadian Rhythm Research Could Turn Early Birds Into Night Owls

New genetic findings related to circadian rhythm could have implications for humans, animals, and even plant life.

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·March 16, 2021·3 min read

How Sex Differences Play a Role in Neurological Diseases

Separating vascular cell data based on sex helps researchers make new discoveries about why males and females are affected by neurodegenerative diseases differently. Findings point to differences in the blood-brain barrier between males and females.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 9, 2021·4 min read

Injectable Porous Scaffolds Promote Better and Quicker Healing After Spinal Cord Injuries

A newly developed hydrogel scaffold with regularly spaced pores assists in spinal cell growth and neuron regeneration following spinal cord injury.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·January 19, 2021·4 min read

Eggs Reveal What May Happen to Brain on Impact

Using an egg, researchers discover how trauma occurs to the brain as a result of impact.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 19, 2020·3 min read

Six feet not far enough to stop coronavirus transmission in light winds

A new study reveals the recommended 6 foot of distance to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19 may not be enough. Researchers report that even with a slight breeze of 4 KPH, saliva and cough droplets travel 18 feet per 5 seconds.