When people focus on a complex visual task, they can become deaf to other sounds around them.
Dec 8, 2015 05:00 PM ET //
Oct 23, 2015 01:10 PM ET
What's not fun about being able to hear? Good music, good conversation, the din of construction near your house. OK, maybe not that last one. But overall hearing's pretty great. How did we develop it?
Sep 25, 2015 02:00 PM ET //
Our ancestors apparently had a lot to say 2 million years ago, even if they said it quietly.
Mar 13, 2015 04:28 AM ET
Whether it's ordinary, age-related hearing loss or a constant ringing in the ears, hearing loss impacts millions upon millions of people worldwide. And it's getting worse, as more and more earbud-enabled young people are experiencing hearing trouble.
Aug 25, 2014 05:21 AM ET
The cat's pretty much out of the bag, in this day and age, that prolonged exposure to loud sounds can wreak havoc with our ability to hear, but what's going on in our heads to make it happen? New research thinks it's nailed down the problem.
Jul 3, 2014 10:02 AM ET
Do you trust your senses? It turns out they can be totally fooled -- with the proper tools.
May 22, 2014 01:25 PM ET //
Your meaningful misheard lyrics are called 'mondegreens,' and their study can have real psychological significance.
Apr 23, 2014 02:00 PM ET //
Australian researchers have found a new way to use cochlear technology to re-grow auditory nerves. Continue reading →
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