All articles tagged with #hearing
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ScienceDaily
Research indicates that a person's ability to understand speech in noisy settings is more linked to cognitive ability than to hearing loss, with higher IQ correlating with better listening skills across diverse groups, including neurodivergent individuals.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
Dr. A. James Hudspeth, a renowned neuroscientist who elucidated how hair cells in the inner ear convert sound vibrations into electrical signals for the brain, passed away at 79 due to glioblastoma. His pioneering work significantly advanced understanding of auditory processes and potential treatments for hearing loss.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by TwistedSifter
A new study suggests that tapping at a rate of 1.5-2 times per second before listening to speech in noisy environments can help improve comprehension, offering a simple trick to better hear conversations in loud settings.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Earth.com
A new study suggests that tapping your finger at a moderate pace of about two times per second can improve speech understanding in noisy environments by aligning brain timing with speech rhythms, especially when combined with vocalization, though further research is needed to confirm these effects in diverse populations.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Neuroscience News
A large international study confirmed that individuals vary significantly in their ability to detect background sounds, influenced by preceding noise, with potential implications for hearing diagnostics and therapies.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Law & Crime
The judge in the Mar-a-Lago case has scheduled a hearing for Donald Trump’s co-defendants and their motions to dismiss the indictments they face, addressing issues such as the need for a bill of particulars and the vagueness of the charges. The judge also announced that partially redacted filings of the co-defendant's motions will be issued. The case involves allegations of conspiracy to obstruct, false statements to the FBI, and withholding documents related to an alleged scheme to delete Mar-a-Lago camera footage and conceal classified documents.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis warns former President Donald Trump that the case against him has not been delayed despite a hearing into her relationship with a former lead prosecutor, Nathan Wade.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Lawfare
A hearing on two of Trump's motions to dismiss took place at the federal courthouse in Fort Pierce, Florida, with a significant media presence and a Trump rally outside. The first motion focused on the constitutionality of Espionage Act charges, while the second centered on the interpretation of the Presidential Records Act. Trump's counsel argued that the statute's language was unconstitutionally vague as applied to the former president, citing his designation of records as personal and executive privilege. The special counsel countered that Trump never designated any records as personal and that the PRA's definitions undermine his claim. The judge raised concerns about the motion's prematurity and questioned the vagueness of certain terms in the statute and executive order.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' father testified about the threats and harassment she faced, including keeping her new home location secret due to safety concerns. Former Georgia Governor Roy Barnes declined to be special prosecutor in the election interference case and spoke highly of both Willis and Nathan Wade. The court is in recess during the hearing on whether to disqualify Willis from the case.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testified in a hearing regarding efforts to disqualify her from the Georgia election subversion case, detailing her relationship with top prosecutor Nathan Wade and addressing allegations of financial impropriety. The judge announced that no rulings would be made the following day, and Willis' testimony will continue on Friday. Willis pushed back against defense attorneys, asserting that she is not on trial and accusing them of intruding into her personal life. She also described trips she took with Wade and explained why she keeps large amounts of cash at home.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
A pivotal hearing in Atlanta will assess whether lead prosecutor Fani T. Willis and her office should be disqualified from the three-year long Georgia investigation of Donald J. Trump and his allies for election interference, due to a romantic relationship between Willis and the prosecutor she hired to run the case. The defense argues that their relationship has created an untenable conflict of interest, with the hearing set to involve testimony from several individuals, including prosecutors and Mr. Wade's former divorce lawyer. The defense's argument hinges on assertions of a financial conflict, as Mr. Wade has been paid over $650,000 since being hired in 2021 and has spent money on vacations with Ms. Willis.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
A high-stakes hearing in the Georgia election racketeering case against Donald Trump and 14 others, including allegations of an affair between Fulton County DA Fani Willis and her special prosecutor, Nathan Wade, could determine the fate of the case. The hearing, set to include personal details and testimony, will address whether the affair taints the case and potentially lead to disqualification of key players. While some experts downplay the controversy, others argue that Willis's confirmation of the affair could jeopardize the case, with potential outcomes including removal of key individuals or the entire DA's office from the case.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Former President Donald Trump is set to attend a hearing in New York on Thursday, where a timetable for the trial in the hush money case against him is expected to be determined. The hearing will also address Trump's motions to dismiss the case, which involves 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels. Additionally, Thursday marks a crucial day for another one of Trump’s criminal cases, as the judge in the Fulton County election interference case will be holding a hearing on misconduct claims made against the district attorney and special prosecutor.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Newsweek
Fani Willis, the district attorney leading the case against Donald Trump in Georgia, faces a hearing to examine her relationship with attorney Nathan Wade. Willis' father is set to testify in her defense, potentially undermining claims of a conflict of interest. The hearing will determine if Willis' office should be removed from the case, with Judge McAfee stating that it's "possible" she could be disqualified. The focus has shifted from the accused to the prosecutors, with claims emerging about financial benefits and the timeline of the romantic relationship between Willis and Wade.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
Former President Donald Trump arrives for a hearing in his classified documents case being held in a secure facility, with his co-defendants not attending due to lack of clearance. The judge is hearing arguments on defense theories and the relevance of classified information, while special counsel Jack Smith is seeking to withhold discovery information from public view to protect potential witnesses. Ongoing disputes could delay the trial scheduled for May 20, as Trump continues to attempt to delay the proceedings.