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Voice Perception

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science1 year ago•3 min saved

"Unveiling the Enigmatic Link Between Dark Matter, Insects, and Baritone Suitors"

Researchers have made significant discoveries in various scientific fields, including the observation of dark matter filaments in the Coma cluster, the sequencing of the genome of the black-necked snakefly providing insights into its evolution, and the development of a spiral-shaped lens that maintains multifocality regardless of eye and pupil size. Additionally, a study confirms the impact of lower voice pitch on social perceptions, with both men and women preferring lower-pitched voices for long-term relationships or marriage.

via Phys.org|

#dark-matter #evolution #genetics

lgbtq-rights2 years ago•3 min saved

Perception of Bisexual Men: Masculinity Prevails, Study Reveals

A study published in the Journal of Sex Research found that people are unable to determine if a man identifies as bisexual based on his voice alone. However, when listening to the voices of gay, straight, and bisexual men, participants perceived bisexual men as the most masculine. This research sheds light on the often overlooked bisexuality and its erasure in discussions about sexual orientation. The study highlights the need for further research to explore the perceptual voice and speech features that allow listeners to identify gay and bisexual men's voices accurately.

via PsyPost|

#bisexuality #discrimination #lgbtq-rights

science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

Bone-conduction tech reveals the true nature of your voice perception.

New research published in Royal Society Open Science shows that bone conduction helps distinguish between your own voice and the voice of others. The study found that hearing our own voice feels unnatural to us because of the lack of bone conduction, which alters the acoustic properties of our voice. Bone-conduction headphones were used to overcome this issue, and the study found that participants were better at telling their own voice apart from someone else’s voice when they heard the sounds through their bones instead of through the air. The findings have clinical relevance for conditions such as schizophrenia.

via PsyPost|

#auditory-verbal-hallucinations #bone-conduction #multisensory