Listen Up! The Science of Hearing

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Listen Up! The Science of Hearing

FromThe Naked Scientists Podcast

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Oct 13, 2012

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How do we tell where sounds are coming from? What does life sound like through a hearing aid? Can we cure tinnitus? We try to answer all these questions and more in our show on hearing. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Oct 13, 2012

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