Sound alters visual motion perception
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The visual perception of motion can be altered by sound. This was found in an examination of the perceptual consequences of the coordination of complementary inputs from different senses. Simple visual stimuli were used to determine whether the introduction of sounds would encourage the perception of bouncing. Results revealed that the perception of bouncing is promoted by sound at or near the point of coincidence. Sounds at and just before visual coincidence were found to have almost the same effect, but a sound after coincidence has substantially less effect, although it still promotes the perception of bouncing.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1997
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A clupeid fish can detect ultrasound
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Most bony fishes are believed to be unable to detect sounds above frequencies of 3 kHz. However, new research shows that some clupeids, such as herrings and American shad, may be able to detect sounds up to 180 kHz. Such capability to detect ultrasonic sounds may be used by shad to detect the clicks made by a group of their predators.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1997
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Suspended by sound
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Issues concerning the use of ultrasound are discussed. In particular the ability of ultrasound waves to levitate objects is examined with respect to the processing of new materials.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2001
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