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The Hum Might Be in Your Head | Science News
For decades, people worldwide have reported a mysterious low-frequency “Hum” with no clear source—until now. New research from Norway suggests most who hear it aren’t picking up external noise, but instead experience it as internal low-frequency tinnitus, a sound generated within the ear itself. Tests on 28 self-reported Hum listeners found no unusual hearing sensitivity or measurable ear-generated sounds, pointing to subjective perception as the primary cause. This breakthrough reshapes our understanding of human hearing: sometimes, the loudest sounds we hear are the ones we create…
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