Read Kristen Stewart’s ‘angry’ speech on Hollywood since #MeToo
The rooftop space at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures was awash in pinks and creams on Tuesday,…
COVID-19 in pregnancy may raise autism and neurodevelopmental disorder risk
New research from Mass General Brigham reveals that COVID-19 infection in pregnancy may subtly alter fetal brain development,…
A listener’s DIY project helps others deal with high medical bills
In April, Thomas Sanford, a medical student who regularly listens to “An Arm and a Leg,” set out…
Ancient lead exposure may have shaped human evolution and language
A groundbreaking international study changes the view that exposure to the toxic metal lead is largely a post-industrial…
Evaluating the link between sound quality, speech recognition and cochlear implant-related quality of life outcomes
More than a million people around the world rely on cochlear implants (CIs) to hear. CI effectiveness is…
Slow speech improves rhythm control in people with ALS
Speech rhythm, a key attribute of natural languages that directly influences the effectiveness and efficiency of communication, is…
Genetic and behavioral link found between musicality and language skills
In a paper published in Nature Communications, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck…
Jimmy Kimmel returns with emotional monologue after ABC suspension
Jimmy Kimmel is back — and like his late-night peers, he’s not shying away from talking about ABC’s…
Rapid neuronal evolution linked to high prevalence of autism in humans
A new paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution, published by Oxford University Press, finds that the relatively high…
AI voice agents helped improve accuracy of blood pressure measurements in older adults
Artificial intelligence (AI) voice agents helped older adults with high blood pressure to accurately report their blood pressure…