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Psychology

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Quick fact

Humans can detect a sound’s horizontal direction with an accuracy of about 1–2 degrees, using interaural time differences as small as 10 microseconds—far faster than a blink.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever closed your eyes and instantly known where a friend's voice is coming from? Your brain performs a complex calculation in milliseconds to pinpoint the exact direction of a sound.