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What's the Best Way to Learn New Sounds in a Foreign Language?

Studies show the answer is complicated.

Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer

Human

Why does music make us emotional?

A neuroscientist explains how music is the language of emotion.

Alistair Jennings, Contributor

Human

3-D Printing To Combat Hearing Loss

A new technique prints tiny middle ear bones for a perfect fit.

Katharine Gammon, Contributor

Culture

Lullabies May be Product of Battle Between Parents and Babies

New theory views lullabies as a signal to babies that parents are giving all they can.

Nala Rogers, Staff Writer

Culture

Research Tracks Shifts in Canadians' Distinctive Accent

Canadians are changing how they say words -- and so are many Americans.

Joel Shurkin, Contributor

Human

The Vocal Cord Movement -- 10,000 Miles

Singing is not just emotion -- it is motion as well. But how far do the vocal cords crawl in a single operatic performance?

Jason Socrates Bardi, Editor

Human

Speech to Laser to Sound

New technology using a one-color laser may drive future generation of high-tech hearing aids.

Jason Socrates Bardi, Editor

Culture

Blinded Tests Suggest New Violins May Sound Better than Old Masters

Are new instruments as good as Antonio Stradivari's prized creations?

Joel Shurkin, Contributor

Human

Infants May Benefit From Advanced Cochlear Implants

Young children need more detailed sound information, new study finds.

Brian Owens, Contributor

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