Speech and hearing

A new technique prints tiny middle ear bones for a perfect fit.
Katharine Gammon, Contributor
New theory views lullabies as a signal to babies that parents are giving all they can.
Nala Rogers, Staff Writer
Canadians are changing how they say words -- and so are many Americans.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
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
New technology using a one-color laser may drive future generation of high-tech hearing aids.
Jason Socrates Bardi, Editor
Are new instruments as good as Antonio Stradivari's prized creations?
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Young children need more detailed sound information, new study finds.
Brian Owens, Contributor
Scientists help cochlear-implant wearers enhance their experience listening to music.
Marsha Lewis, Contributing Producer
Advancement allows patients to hear differences in pitch and timbre.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Bullfrogs' hair cells yield clues on how humans detect faint sounds.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
Innovative imaging technique reveals similarities between high and more common notes.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
Molecule changes the mechanical energy of sound to the electric energy of the brain.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor