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EPISODE · Jul 2, 2026 · 10 MIN

Loss of hearing is a problem today’s technology still hasn’t solved, researchers are now taking a different approach

from The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

Even advanced hearing aids and implants can fall short when it comes to separating voices from background noise. A new federal research program is looking beyond the ear and into the brain for answers. We get more from Dr. Calvin Roberts, the HEARING program manager at ARPA-H.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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