One of the best‑studied effects of closing your eyes is its ability to reduce cognitive load by cutting out visual distractions. Research in memory psychology has shown that closing the eyes during ...

Most people have done it: squeezed their eyes shut while straining to catch a faint sound, convinced that blocking out the visual world will somehow sharpen their ears. A new study from Shanghai Jiao ...

Most people will close their eyes when trying to concentrate on a faint sound. Many of us have been told that keeping our eyes closed helps us hear better—that it frees up our brains' processing ...

A new study finds that closing your eyes may actually make it harder to detect faint sounds in noisy environments. New research suggests that your hearing does not improve if you close your eyes in ...

When you’re struggling to make out the sound of someone’s voice in a crowded restaurant or bar, do you ever shut your eyes to hear them better? New research says you’re probably not doing yourself any ...