A mechanism that activates specific muscles in our ears is a leftover from our evolutionary past, back when our ancestors depended more on their hearing for survival.

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Yale physicists uncover a new set of hearing modes in the human ear, revealing complex cochlear mechanics that enhance sound ...

When you adjust the volume of your smartphone, computer or headphones, you might think that 50% sound is exactly half ...

Two new studies offer insights into the evolution and development of external ears, which appear in humans and other mammals ...

This often occurs in the setting of a cold where a virus or bacteria infects the space behind the ear drum causing a build-up ...

If you’re looking for headphones to deliver the most involving and comfortable music-listening experience, a pair of over-ears should be your first port of call. Sure, in-ear headphones are great for ...

These headphones don’t just sound great, they can also be better for your hearing health. With drivers positioned outside the ear canal, they can reduce strain on your eardrums. Plus ...

Anybody can develop high frequency hearing loss, but it becomes more common with age. Exposure to loud sounds or high frequency sounds are common causes of ear damage in younger people.

Sensorineural hearing loss is a natural part of the aging process for many. However, exposure to loud noises can also cause permanent damage to your inner ear or auditory nerve. Sensorineural ...

Lung disease modeling and dissection of the underlying mechanisms remain challenging due to complexities in deriving and maintaining human AT2 cells ex vivo. Here, we describe the development of ...

A fascinating new study reveals that the mammalian outer ear has its evolutionary roots in the gills of ancient fish. This surprising discovery sheds light on how structures can adapt over millions of ...