Engineers use tiny device to change songbird pitch, improve understanding of human speech
University of Arizona engineers have created a tiny, wireless device to rapidly change the pitch of adult songbirds' songs, with ...
Tag: Hearing/Speech
USC Stem Cell scientists start a buzz around fruit flies in hearing research
Credit: Image by Ismael Fernández-Hernández/Bonaguidi Lab Even though a fruit fly doesn't have ears, it can hear with its antennae. ...
Heine H. Hansen Award: J. Vansteenkiste and F. Blackhall honored for lung cancer research
Credit: ESMO credit Lugano, Switzerland; Denver, CO, USA, 11 March 2021 - The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) and ...
Most older adults haven’t gotten screened or tested for hearing loss, poll finds
National poll spotlights opportunity for primary care providers and hearing care specialists to work together to spot and treat hearing ...
Sound-frequency map for inner ear created with advanced X-ray technology
Credit: Hao Li Peer review/Experimental study/Cells Researchers at Uppsala University have created the first 3D map of the hearing nerve ...
Star-shaped brain cells may be linked to stuttering
UC Riverside-led study examined the effects of the medication risperidone on brain metabolism in stutteringCredit: UCR School of Medicine. RIVERSIDE, ...
Implant improves balance, movement and quality of life for people with inner ear disorder
Credit: Johns Hopkins Vestibular NeuroEngineering Laboratory Getting around without the need to concentrate on every step is something most of ...
Pace of prehistoric human innovation could be revealed by ‘linguistic thermometer’
Physics expert joins forces with linguists to better model the pastCredit: Image from Martin Sanchez on Unsplash https://unsplash.com/ Multi-disciplinary researchers ...
Research to advance environmental sound classification wins IEEE Best Paper Award
Credit: NYU Tandon BROOKLYN, New York, January 13, 2021 - The paper "Deep Convolutional Neural Networks and Data Augmentation for ...
Preserving workers’ hearing health by improving earplug efficiency
Work carried out by researchers from ÉTS and the IRSSTCredit: ÉTS Noise exposure accounts for 22% of worldwide work-related health ...
Study explains role of bone-conducted speech transmission in speech production and hearing
Scientists investigate transmission properties of bone-conducted (BC) speech sound, opening doors to BC-based speech and hearing assistive technologyCredit: Masashi Unoki ...
Scientists at Tel Aviv University develop new gene therapy for deafness
Breakthrough may help in the treatment of children with hearing lossCredit: Tel Aviv University A new study from Tel Aviv ...
Disposable surgical masks best for being heard clearly when speaking, study finds
Credit: Photo courtesy Ryan Corey CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Researcher a target="_blank" href="http://ryanmcorey.com/">Ryan Corey recently heard from a friend who teaches ...
Masked education: Which face coverings are best for student comprehension?
As instructors continue to wear masks for the safety of themselves and their students, the question of which types of ...
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