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A new way to train your ears
Can you tell whether the first note in a catchy new tune is an A flat or a B flat? If yes, then congratulations. You have the exceedingly rare gift of perfect pitch.
Jul 16, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Nuff said: Humans get the gist of complex sounds
New research by neuroscientists at UC Berkeley, suggests that the human brain is not detail-oriented, but opts for the big picture when it comes to hearing.
Jun 13, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
People prefer leaders with more masculine voices, even in feminine leadership roles
Male and female leaders with masculine voices are preferred by both men and women. However, even in leadership roles that are typically held by women, both sexes prefer women leaders with low-pitched voices, according to ...
Dec 12, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Perfect pitch: Knowing the note may be in your genes
People with perfect pitch seem to possess their own inner pitch pipe, allowing them to sing a specific note without first hearing a reference tone. This skill has long been associated with early and extensive musical training, ...
Oct 23, 2012
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One more 'player' on the pitch thanks to a new training method
"Mr Oxygen", as it is known by researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, is the "extra player" that is gained on the pitch thanks to their new system designed for elite footballers. The programme ...
Mar 7, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
For crying out loud!: Baby cries get a speedy response
(Medical Xpress) -- The sound of babies crying is uniquely able to get adults to react at speed, Oxford University researchers have found.
Jan 11, 2012
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Neuroscience
Is there a central brain area for hearing melodies and speech cues? Still an open question
Previous studies have suggested a particular hotspot in the brain might be responsible for perceiving pitch, but auditory neuroscientists are still debating whether this "pitch center" actually exists. A review article discusses ...
Nov 29, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Golfing reawakens some of dementia's muscle memories
Names, dates, places - such memories are lost to the unforgiving chasm of Alzheimer's disease.
Oct 10, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Voicing your preferences for a mate—and more
Dear Health Men: You have talked about how a man's height and weight affect how he's treated, perceived and how much money he makes. What about the pitch of his voice?
Mar 19, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
China's virus crackdown leaves millions working at home
In the middle of a phone call with a customer, an important visitor knocks on Michael Xiong's door: his 3-year-old son.
Feb 14, 2020
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