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Vocal tract size, shape dictate speech sounds

Imagine your vocal tract as a unique instrument that shapes the sounds you make when you speak. Researchers are diving deep into this fascinating world to understand how the size and shape of your vocal tract impact the sounds you produce. Using advanced technology like MRI scans, they studied the vocal tracts of 41 individuals […]

Published on March 21, 2023

Lower energy consumption thanks to daylight-saving time

Just like adjusting the clocks, daylight-saving time also has a nuanced impact on energy consumption! While the focus is usually on electricity used for lighting, this study explores how daylight-saving time affects heating and cooling needs in office buildings. Researchers have dug into the correlation between climate change and this energy usage. The findings are […]

Published on March 21, 2023

Americans’ IQ scores are lower in three domains, higher in one

IQ scores have substantially increased from 1932 through the 20th century, with differences ranging from three to five IQ points per decade, according to a phenomenon known as the ‘Flynn effect.’ But a new study has found evidence of a reverse ‘Flynn effect’ in a large U.S. sample between 2006 and 2018 in every category except one. […]

Published on March 20, 2023