Month: July 2023

Infant Phonetic Learning as Perceptual Space Learning: A Crosslinguistic Evaluation of Computational Models

Abstract In the first year of life, infants’ speech perception becomes attuned to the sounds of their native language. This process of early phonetic learning has traditionally been framed as phonetic category acquisition. However, recent studies have hypothesized that the attunement may instead reflect a perceptual space learning process that does not involve categories. In […]

Published on July 18, 2023

Hearing Aids May Cut Dementia Risk

Just like how exercising your muscles keeps them strong, wearing hearing aids can help keep your mind sharp. A recent study suggests that older adults who are at a higher risk for dementia may experience less decline in their thinking abilities when they use hearing aids. It’s like giving your brain a boost by putting […]

Published on July 18, 2023

Ketamine Effective Against Resistant Depression

Imagine a patient with a stubborn depression, fighting hard against a relentless enemy. They’ve tried all sorts of treatments, but nothing seems to work. It’s like battling an army of medication-resistant soldiers. But then, in a surprising turn of events, a powerful ally steps onto the battlefield: ketamine. This unassuming drug has proven to be […]

Published on July 18, 2023