The human voice contains information about dynamic bodily states. The findings shed light on the evolution of both spoken language and non-verbal communication. Read More
Harsh noises, such as alarm bells and sirens, hold the brain's attention by stimulating its aversion networks. Read More
A new technology known as sonogenetics can control neural activity by using sound frequencies. The technology could be used to non-invasively treat a range of neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Read More
A new study uses real time MRI data to observe the vocal tracts of beatboxers before they produce a sound to see if the movements are different from speech. Read More
A new study reveals the neural processes we use to ignore the sound of our own footsteps and other self made noises. Researchers say the findings may shed new light on how we learn to speak and play music. Read More
Researchers report the dizzying effect experienced by those who suffer from Tullio phenomena occurs when sound generates pathological fluid mechanical waves in the semicircular canals of the ear. Read More
Does the sound of someone chewing or slurping a drink generate a strong emotional response in you? You could be suffering from misophonia. A new article looks at the effects of living with misophonia. Read More
Researchers have identified a mechanism that may explain what is commonly known as the Mozart Effect, where sound input is linked to developing cognitive function. Read More
As we imagine music in our heads, our auditory cortex and other brain regions process auditory information in the same way as if we are really listening to sounds, a new study reports. Read More
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Hearing ascending sounds causes people to estimate the length of their fingers to be longer than when they hear a descending or constant sound, report UCL researchers. Read More
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New system does not require costly hand-annotated data during training. Read More
A 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