Your outer ears are important to hearing. Dr. Daniel Fink reviews an article on how the shape of the external ear affects hearing.
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The importance of sound in eating
The importance of sound in eating cannot be underestimated. Click for a fascinating discussion about the effect of sound on taste.
How your brain singles out one sound among many
Neuroscientists are learning how the brain singles out one sound among many. Click here to find out why this research is important.
The importance of sound in understanding our past
The importance of sound in understanding our past: archaeologists attempt to put “sound back into the ancient landscape.”
How sound affects how food tastes
Want to know how sound affects how food tastes? Click to learn about Charles Spence, gastrophysicist, and his book on the science of eating.
The sound of the city
Local governments in Switzerland are using sound specialists to make cityscapes easier on the ears. Click here to read about “the sound of the city.”
What’s the difference between noise and sound?
What’s the difference between noise and sound? A new study tells us that the brain understands sound but is disrupted by noise.