When sound waves reach the inner ear, neurons there pick up the vibrations and alert the brain. Encoded in their signals is a ...

Researchers have identified and mapped diverse cell types in the cochlear nucleus, the brainstem region responsible for ...

Spending time actively listening for extended periods can improve your attention span, enhance memory retention, and ...

Researchers are investigating how the brain combines visual and auditory cues to improve speech comprehension in noisy environments.

Auditory hallucinations are when you hear voices or other sounds that no one else hears. They can be stressful, especially if the noises never stop or the voices say mean things to you.

Struggling to keep up with conversations or overwhelmed by noise? Discover the connection between ADHD and auditory ...

ESA’s Solar Orbiter transforms solar flares into sound New way to study solar activity via audio and visuals Solar maximum ...

Auditory processing disorder (APD) in adults can lead to communication problems, poor social skills, depression, and impacts on daily function similar to those experienced by people with hearing loss.

When we hear sounds, specialized cells in the cochlear nucleus are the first to process that information, enabling our brains ...

New research reveals how smell and hearing interact in the brain to drive social behavior, using mouse maternal instincts as ...

Dr. Jaslean Ahuja Michals, a clinical audiologist, recently took to TikTok to break down the potential causes of that ...

Listening to natural soundscapes has long been associated with feelings of calm and relaxation. Now, a groundbreaking study ...