Author: Dr. David Lowemann

We can recognize speakers only from how faces move when talking

Results of a new study by psychologists and speech scientists should help to settle a long-standing disagreement among cognitive psychologists about the information we use to recognize people speaking to us. The study shows that listeners can use visual dynamic features to learn to recognize who is talking. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on April 18, 2018

What happens to our muscles during spaceflight and when living on Mars?

The inactivity of astronauts during spaceflights presents a significant risk to their muscles, says a new study. Scientists have simulated the impact of 21-day spaceflights on the body, and the impact of low gravity environments such as the moon or Mars. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on April 18, 2018

Overcoming bias about music takes work

Expectations and biases play a large role in our enjoyment of experiences such as art and wine. Now, researchers have found that simply being told that a performer is a professional or a student changes the way the brain responds to music, and overcoming this bias takes a deliberate effort. Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on April 18, 2018