Tapping your fingers to a rhythm before you enter a noisy room might seem like a strange ritual. But recent research reveals this simple act can significantly improve your ability to understand speech ...

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French scientists have uncovered an odd superpower triggered by tapping your finger to a rhythm – it can help you hear and understand someone talking to you in a noisy environment, such as a party or ...