News tagged with vocal folds

New study finds dolphins produce sounds in a similar way to humans

(PhysOrg.com) -- It has long been thought that dolphins produce sounds by means of "whistles," but a new analysis of a data gathered in the late 1970s has revealed that instead, dolphins make sounds by means ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Sep 09, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (8) | comments 2 | with audio podcast report

Scientists: Lions and tigers roar a bit like babies cry

When lions and tigers roar loudly and deeply – terrifying every creature within earshot – they are somewhat like human babies crying for attention, although their voices are much deeper.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Nov 02, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Singing During Pregnancy May Be Harder Due To Hormones

The question of how hormones affect a woman's voice is relevant to professional singers because hormonal fluctuations may place them at risk of injury. Knowing when the risks are greatest would help singers avoid performing ...

Other Sciences / Other

created Oct 07, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Air flows in mechanical device reveal secrets of speech pathology

From a baby's first blurted "bowl!'" for the word "ball" to the whispered goodbye of a beloved elder, the capacity for complex vocalizations is one of humankind's most remarkable attributes -- and perhaps one we take for ...

Physics / General Physics

created Nov 21, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

COPD-related problems hard to swallow

Patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exhibit a disordered breathing-swallowing pattern that may account for their higher risk of aspiration pneumonia, according to new research from ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Mar 26, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0