Science news articles about 'continuous sound'

... for the Blind, which has called for quiet vehicles to emit a continuous sound and for additional research on the subject. The authors ... because they are associated with the engine sounds of conventional motor vehicles. Automakers have continually worked to refine ...

... that allows us to perceive a physically interrupted sound as being continuous. The research, published by Cell Press ... cortical oscillations may determine the perceived continuity of fragmented sounds in noise," concludes Dr. Riecke ...

... that people should not be concerned about exposure to loud sounds, such as those from personal stereo devices, live music ... . For all sounds, the risk increases the more intense the sound and the longer the exposure, particularly from sustained or continuous sounds ...

... 36 million Americans, however, suffer from tinnitus or head noises. It may be an intermittent sound or an annoying continuous sound in one or both ears. In Nigeria ...

... who started musical training by the age of 16, continued practicing music until the day of testing ... to detect a short silent gap in an otherwise continuous sound, which is important for perceiving common speech ...