Study Claims White Noise Can Damage Your Brain, but Don't Panic
A recent research review suggests that white noise, the soothing, fuzzy soundtrack so many of us rely on to sleep or…
How Do You Hear Without 'Ears'?
History’s littered with lost ears: Van Gogh’s, Evander Holyfield’s, that ear Kyle MacLachlan finds in a field in Blue…
This Small Device Could Silence the Maddening Symptoms of Tinnitus
Millions of Americans suffer from a medical condition known as tinnitus, a disorder so tormenting that it makes Edgar…
Tech's Biggest CEOs Are Too Chickenshit to Defend Net Neutrality
Last week, the House Energy and Commerce Committee invited the CEOs of Netflix, Facebook, Amazon, and Google’s parent…
My Cyborg Ear: How a Surgeon and Titanium Cured My Lifelong Deafness
I’ve never been able to hear well. As a child, I was in and out of the hospital as doctors struggled to treat chronic…
Scientists Mapped Activity In The Brain Of A Tinnitus Sufferer
Many people perceive a ringing in their ears when no sound source is present, a condition known as tinnitus. By mapping…
Dogs And Humans Process Speech In Remarkably Similar Ways
In what will come as a surprise to virtually nobody, a new brain study shows that dogs don't just respond to our words,…
Can You Ignore Your Own Voice?
We listen to our own voice when we talk – it helps us monitor what we're saying. But simultaneous interpreters have to…
The Man Who Hears Wi-Fi Signals Wherever He Goes
Frank Swain, who has been going deaf since he was in his twenties, had his hearing aids tweaked so that he could hear…
A Man Going Deaf Can "Hear" Wi-Fi Signals
Losing your hearing can be a frighteningly isolating experience. But instead of trying to replace the audible…
This Is The Most Recognizable Pop Song Ever
It takes an average of just over two seconds for most people to identify this song, which a new experiment describes as…
Dubs Earplugs Don't Look Terrible So You Might Actually Wear Them
Dubs' "Acoustic Filters" are snazzy new earplugs that hope to conquer one of the biggest obstacles between you and…
What Makes Your Ears Ring?
Have you been listening to SOMETHING LOUD? If so, you might have a ringing in your ears—but what, exactly, causes it?
After This Audio Illusion, You'll Never Trust Your Ears Again
It might be a little too early in the morning to have your mind blown, but this audio illusion is worth your time…
This Is What Life Sounds Like Through a Cochlear Implant
Being deaf is extremely difficult—but there are technological solutions that allow some people to regain at least some…
Why Fingernails Down a Chalkboard Makes You Cringe
Listen to this. Irritated? Angry? Just glad it's over? Here's why.
Temporary Blindness May Give You Superhuman Hearing
Losing your sight early in life is often said to heighten other senses, particularly hearing. A new study now shows…
Why Does Your Voice Sound Different When It's Recorded?
If you've ever listened to a recording of yourself and thought you sound completely different, you're not alone. But…
Test how old your ears are with this hearing test
Ever wonder how your hearing compares to the average person your age? Give this hearing test by the folks at…
Test How Old Your Ears Are (And How Much Damage You've Done to Them)
Deep down we all know we shouldn't crank our music or listen to headphones with the volume really high, but we still…