The research involved almost 6,000 babies.
Baby boys are more noisy than girls.
Researchers at the University of Memphis, found up until 12 months, boys are 10% more talkative than girls.
The research involved almost 6,000 babies fitted with recorders, which resulted in more than 450,000 hours of audio, including around 56-million baby noises.
It found on average, boys are more talkative up until 18 months old, after which girls begin to overtake them.
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Filming will get underway later this year.
Dolly Parton Remembered As ‘Giant Of An Artist’ Following Death At 80
The country music legend died following a brief battle with cancer.
Excitement Building Ahead Of Electric Picnic Opening Day
The gates will officially open this Thursday.
Midlands 103 Gets Three IMRO Radio Awards Nominations
The overall winners will be announced at a gala event on October 2nd.
Electric Picnic Weekend Set For Mixed Weather
80,000 people are expected to attend the festival this weekend.
"Points Do Not Define You" - Midlands Woman Shares Education Journey
Portarlington's Cleo Knight is sharing her own journey into further education after getting 65 points in the Leaving Cert.
Photos: Black Bull Threshing Fest 2026
Photos by John Finnerty Photography.
Electric Picnic Reveals Stage Times For This Weekend's Headliners
JADE will be the first up on the Main Stage this Friday.
Electric Picnic Confirms Final Line-Up Ahead Of Festival
Electric Picnic begins next week.
Midlands Heavy Goods Mechanic Encouraging Other Women To Take Up The Role
Caitlyn Maguire from Westmeath says she always wanted to work with her hands.
Rose Of Tralee Describes Removing Wig On Opening Night As A ‘Highlight’
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Charity Concert To Raise Funds For Offaly Hospice
The concert takes place this evening.
Culture Hunters Treating Heritage Week Like Gig-Going Festival
Heritage officers across the Midlands are celebrating a growing appetite for history across the region.
Outgoing Rose Of Tralee Inspired By Westmeath Rose
Katelyn Cummins is set to hand over her sash following tonight's final.
Standing Ovation For Westmeath Rose In Tralee
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Offaly Man Credits Family Pub Following Hit Netflix Series Success
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Rose Of Tralee Festival Gets Underway This Evening
The 67th edition will be held over the course of the week.
Midlands Woman Says Rise Of The Far Right Is "Very Challenging For Minorities”
Christine O’Mahony is a mixed-race woman of Jamaican heritage.
Amhrán Na Laoch Songwriting Competition Confirmed For Irish Music Month
Hot Press and the IBI are running the competition.
GlowDepot The New Late Night City In The Woods For Electric Picnic
The GlowDepot crew is getting its own dedicated forest stage, bearing its name.
