The Why Of Vocal Fry
For decades, vocal fry lived a relatively quiet existence. A creaky or breathy sound that occurs when your voice drops to its lowest register, this phenomenon was long known to linguists, speech pathologists, and voice coaches—but everyday people didn’t pay much attention to it.
Then in 2011, people started noticing it everywhere. So, wh ... Show More
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How does a tick bite cause a red meat allergy?
For two decades, a perplexing illness has been spreading: After a lone-star tick bite, people find themselves with a severe allergic reaction to red meat. The CDC estimates up to 450,000 people in the U.S. may be affected with alpha-gal syndrome, up from just a few dozen document ... Show More
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Vocal Fry: Why I’m Not Getting A Voice Coach
For decades, vocal fry lived a relatively quiet existence. It was known to linguists, speech pathologists and voice coaches, but everyday people didn’t pay much attention to it. But then in 2011, people started noticing it everywhere. So what happened? What is vocal fry? Why does ... Show More
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Is Vocal Fry Ruining My Voice ?!
<p>Learn everything you need to know about vocal fry, the creaky voice phenomenon that's been sweeping the nation. This comprehensive guide covers the science, perception, and uses of vocal fry, and helps you to understand why it's such a hot topic.</p>
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Aug 2023
High Voice Gene, Egyptian Art X-Ray, Finding Fresh Water
Today, you’ll learn about a newly discovered genetic link between high voices and high blood pressure, a mysterious new discovery behind some ancient Egyptian art, and about freshwater lying underneath the ocean floor. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e5364 ... Show More
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