Brain, Sound, and Movement at Science Day

On February 7, as part of the Day of Science, researchers at the Pavlov Institute of Physiology of the Russian Academy of Sciences will explain the mechanisms of how sound affects the brain and motor functions. The event will begin at 13:00 and will be open for free attendance after registration.

The central theme will be binaural beats — a phenomenon in which the brain creates an illusion of low-frequency pulsation when listening to two slightly different tones in each ear through headphones. This phenomenon is often attributed to the ability to induce states of deep concentration, sleep, or altered consciousness. Candidate of Biological Sciences Ekaterina Petropavlovskaya from the Laboratory of Hearing Physiology at the Institute of Physiology of the Russian Academy of Sciences will present electroencephalography data, separating real shifts in brain activity from subjective sensations.

In addition, scientists will discuss how the auditory system helps with spatial orientation and maintaining balance. This part will involve staff from two laboratories: the Physiology of Movement (Natalia Shamantseva) and the Physiology of Hearing (Candidate of Biological Sciences Varvara Semenova).

The lectures will take place at: St. Petersburg, Vasilievsky Island, Makarova Embankment, building 6. Prior registration is required for participation.