Author: Dr. David Lowemann

More calories — more consumption: Individuals with and without obesity both prefer high-calories food, study finds

Higher calorie foods were preferred among individuals with and without obesity despite similar taste and texture, according to a new study. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for […]

Published on December 19, 2024

World Cup soccer is getting faster for men and women alike

If the experience of watching a FIFA World Cup soccer final is intense, spare a thought for the players, who are competing at an ever increasing intensity, according to a new study. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human […]

Published on December 19, 2024

Musical Experience and Speech Processing: The Case of Whistled Words

Abstract In this paper, we explore the effect of musical expertise on whistled word perception by naive listeners. In whistled words of nontonal languages, vowels are transposed to relatively stable pitches, while consonants are translated into pitch movements or interruptions. Previous behavioral studies have demonstrated that naive listeners can categorize isolated consonants, vowels, and words […]

Published on December 19, 2024