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  "path": "/think-closing-your-eyes-helps-you-hear-better-think-again/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-17T15:00:29.000Z",
  "site": "https://scitechdaily.com",
  "tags": [
    "Science",
    "American Institute of Physics",
    "Perception"
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  "textContent": "In noisy environments, keeping your eyes open—not closed—might be the secret to hearing better. Many people instinctively shut their eyes when trying to pick out a faint sound. The common belief is that blocking out visual input helps the brain focus, making it easier to hear subtle noises. But that idea does not always hold [...]",
  "title": "Think Closing Your Eyes Helps You Hear Better? Think Again"
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