People can hear silence, new research suggests

Researchers have used auditory illusions to reveal how moments of silence distort people’s perception of time
People can hear silence, new research suggests

Research suggests people can hear silence (Alamy/PA)

Silence might not be deafening but it can be heard, a new study suggests.

Researchers have used auditory illusions to reveal how moments of silence distort people’s perception of time.

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