Tag: Hearing

How our brains differentiate music and speech

Countless times per day and without even realizing it, our ears pick up both music and speech. In turn, our brains help us tell the difference between the song of the summer or a friend telling us a story. Now, a team of scientists have mapped out how this process works, which could lead to […]

Loud concerts are wrecking your ears

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Ever go to the movies or a rock concert and been blasted by the sound? You may not realize it while it’s happening, but ongoing exposure to loud sounds at these venues can damage your hearing. Our ears are highly sensitive to loud noise. Even very short […]