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Psychology

Sound Localization Cues

Quick fact

The tiny difference in arrival time of a sound at your two ears can be as small as 10 microseconds, yet your brain uses it to detect direction with remarkable precision.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever closed your eyes and still known exactly where a sound came from? How can your brain pinpoint a noise without seeing its source?