Researchers have gained new insight into how localized hearing works in the brain. As Baby Boomers age, many experience difficulty in hearing and understanding conversations in noisy environments such ...

Every time you speak to your smartphone, or a voice-operated assistant accurately recognizes a command, there's complex technology at work. Understanding this technology is not just about convenience, ...

Can humans better listen to the natural world? Karen Bakker thinks yes, with the help of biotechnologies—and a new world perspective. The following is an excerpt from of The Sounds of Life: How ...