A mysterious low-frequency sound known as The Hum has been reported around the world for decades, leaving researchers searching for its source. Imagine lying in bed late at night and hearing a faint engine-like drone that seems to come from somewhere outside. You check the windows, listen for traffic, and search for a nearby machine. [...]

Stuart Thompson, University of Westminster, The Conversation

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Category: Biology, Science

Tags: Plants, Sensory, Hearing, xxSyndication

A widely used neurotransmitter for treating mental health conditions may have unintended consequences for auditory perception. New research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that a neurotransmitter widely used to treat depression and anxiety may also worsen a frustrating condition known as tinnitus. Tinnitus causes a persistent ringing or buzzing [...]