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·June 11, 2018·5 min read

Why Are Sight and Sound Out of Sync?

A new study reports speech comprehension can improve as much as 10% when sound is delayed relative to vision.

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·May 14, 2018·3 min read

Learning a Second Language Alters Sensory Perception

Bilingual people are better able to integrate sight and sound to make sense of speech, a new study reveals. Researchers report, in addition to altering basic sensory experiences, learning a second language can impact memory, decision making and cognitive control.

Image shows a man and woman speaking to eachother.

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·April 21, 2017·4 min read

Speech Comprehension Improves With a Slight Auditory Delay For Some

Researchers report a potential benefit in delaying the time between audio and visual signals in improving speech comprehension.

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·November 15, 2016·4 min read

Hearing With Your Eyes: A Western Style of Speech Perception

While Western people tend to look at lip movement when communicating, a new study reports Japanese people are less influenced by looking at the mouth when communicating.