Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·September 29, 2020·3 min readNoise Can Put You off Your FoodRelaxing music can help enhance enjoyment while dining, a new study reports. However, normal background noise in restaurants can have a negative impact on the dining experience.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 21, 2019·3 min readHow background noise affects brain activityResearchers noted alterations in brain activity during cognitive tasks when playing outdoor sounds in the background. Findings shed light on how the environment affects how we perceive the world around us and how we tune out to background noises.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 26, 2016·3 min readHow Neurons Have Meta Adapted to Cope With Our Rowdy WorldA new study reports as auditory neurons become more familiar with a sound environment, they speed up their adaption to the noisiness of that environment.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 21, 2016·4 min readBackground Noise May Hinder Toddlers’ Ability to Learn WordsAccording to a new study, the presence of background noise may make it more difficult for young children to learn new words.Read More