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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 3 MIN

New research may lead to hearing aids with the ability to select one voice among many

from All Things Considered · host Jon Hamilton

Scientists have developed an artificial hearing system that harnesses the brain's ability to amplify certain sounds while suppressing others. It could lead to better hearing aids.

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