After a concert, you find it difficult to hear your friend rave about the show. It sounds like they're speaking from across the room, and it's tough to make out their voice over the ringing in your ears. But, by the next morning, the...

Sound design is built on deception -- when you watch a movie or TV show, nearly all of the sounds you hear are fake. In this audio-rich talk, Tasos Frantzolas explores the role of sound in storytelling and demonstrates just how easily...

The world is always abuzz with sounds, many of which human ears simply can’t hear. However, other species have extraordinary adaptations that grant them access to realms of sonic extremes. And some of them don’t even have ears— at least,...

Are you curious about how hearing works? From the sound waves entering to the tympanic membrane vibrating, to the malleus, incus, and stapes doing their job, all the way to what happens in the...

In general when we hear that someone is hearing voices, we believe that the person is experiencing a psychotic episode. Psychosis is a break from reality and not knowing what’s real and not real. Usually hearing voices, also...

In his series 'Redesign my Brain', award winning documentary maker Todd Sampson sets out to improve his senses: sight, hearing and touch. To prove that his sensory perception has been enhanced, Todd will compete in a safe-cracking...

Siemens has developed a new generation of hearing devices that use digital technology to enhance speech comprehension and filter out background noise. These wireless hearing aids can communicate with each other, allowing for automatic...

The market for hearing aids is rapidly evolving, with new applications and gadgets being developed to cater not only to the hard of hearing but also to those looking to enhance their personal audio experience. Innovations such as...

This video discusses hearing and visual disabilities, highlighting various tools and symbols that aid accessibility for individuals with these impairments. It explains that hearing loss can vary in degree and may be mitigated with...

BalletNext's search for innovation led the New York City-based company and its Artistic Director Michele Wiles to a first-of-its-kind production, a ballet called "Follin."



"Follin" is a performance that...

Say whaaaaaat? Yep, it's about time we talk about the auditory system. Your ears are amazing things. Sure, they're a bit floppy, but they help us navigate the word around us just as much as our eyes. In the words of a wise man: To hear...

How do we hear? How does sound get transferred from the ear all the way to the brain? In this video, I go into all the juicy details. Listen up and have fun.

Dr. Korner Koss, a neuroscientist at the University of Sussex, has dedicated the past two decades to studying the mechanics of hearing. His research focuses on the intricate hair cells within the ear that enable us to hear. By utilizing...

In this video, the speaker conducts a tone quiz to test the viewer's hearing ability. They explain that as people age, they may experience age-related hearing loss, which is a normal and gradual process. The video emphasizes the...

This video covers: - How sound waves travel through materials - The idea that sound waves are longitudinal - How wavelength changes with speed - The structure of the human ear and how it works - How the range of human hearing changes...

Dive into the intricacies of how we hear, from the journey of sound waves through the ear to the brain's ability to isolate and enhance conversations in noisy environments. Witness the fascinating tests conducted on diverse age groups...

Prebycusis is the scientific name for normal loss of hearing that happens as we age. Learn how and why this happens and test out your own hearing!

Have you ever had the frustrating experience of hearing a musical idea you want to work with as a player or as a composer but have struggled with being able to write it down? This lesson is an exercise in hearing a two part passage and...

Have you ever had the frustrating experience of hearing a musical idea you want to work with as a player or as a composer but have struggled with being able to write it down? This lesson is an exercise in hearing a passage of four part...

In this video, I talk about how the brain processes information on the different pitches that we hear. I'm warning you - it starts off a little scary, but by the end of the video, you will have a good idea of how we hear different...

The video differentiates between hearing and listening, explaining how our ears constantly pick up sounds while our brain chooses what to focus on. It covers how sound loudness is measured in decibels, with examples from everyday life,...

This video will give teach your kids about the five senses; sight, smell, taste, hearing and touch. The world around us shapes our children’s development through experiences that they have, which include using the fives senses; sight,...

Carrying your music collection in your pocket is irreplaceable, and so is your hearing. Keep your ears healthy to ensure you'll be hearing the sweet sounds of music for a long time.

In this video, I show the details of how the bending of the stereocilia on the inner hair cells results in the release of neurotransmitters, which ultimately results in hearing. Enjoy.