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How Musical Training Affects Older Adults' Speech Perception in a Noisy Environment
Playing a musical instrument can do wonders for our brains. But how does it affect our hearing later on in life?
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What Color is Tuesday? Exploring Synesthesia
What if the number 7 tasted like chocolate? What if Monday was purple? This is what life is like for someone with synesthesia. Learn more about this fascinating neurological trait with this video.
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The Mystery of Motion Sickness
Why do we get motion sickness? Learn what this condition has to do with the brain and your senses in this video.
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Regenerating Lost Hearing
Fish, frogs, and birds are able to recover from damage to cells in the inner ear that cause permanent hearing loss in people. What makes them different?
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The Senses — A Primer (Part II)
Although sensory systems share basic features of organization, each is uniquely designed to respond to a particular aspect of the world.
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The Senses — A Primer (Part I)
Through complex systems that begin with cells that respond to physical stimuli and send signals through a maze of brain circuits, we can know — both consciously and otherwise — what goes on around us and within our bodies.
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Synesthesia
Imagine hearing a bird chirp and seeing the color yellow. This is what life may be like for someone with synesthesia. Explore the unique experiences of a synesthete and learn more about this rare condition.
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Sound Science: Where Did That Noise Come From?
Why do we have two ears instead of just one? Try this activity and find out.
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Brain and Behavior Lesson Plan
Students are introduced to brain structure, neurotransmitters, hormones, and neural networks in this nine part lesson.
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The Sound Spiral
The cochlea performs an amazing feat: translating vibrations in the air into signals the brain recognizes as sound.
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The Cocktail Party Problem
Despite the swanky name, the cocktail party problem has nothing to do with martinis. It’s a term scientists use to refer to the brain’s ability to tune in to a single voice.
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An Ocean of Sensations
The brain receives information about the outside world via the senses. But how much of this information do we actually notice?
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