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A new study finds that sex and environment, not just age, strongly influence hearing sensitivity in diverse human populations.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Was this written by AI?

A new study of hearing sensitivity across global populations has revealed that women consistently have more sensitive hearing than men—by about two decibels on average—regardless of age or where they live. The researchers also found that the local environment plays a significant role in shaping how our ears respond to different sound frequencies

Does environment effect hearing or not??

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago

It does, but even when everyone’s hearing is lower because of the environment, women hear better. That’s how I would interpret that at least.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Environment affects hearing, it just doesn't affect the finding that women have better hearing on average.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

ZeroGPT says no way. I mean I get what they mean even if it's a little awkwardly said. Local environment shapes your hearing. Whatever the environment, women end up two decibels more sensitive on average. That's it.