so here is the answer we now know to be true. Whether listening to a new album at 3 a.m. or keeping us from falling over, our ears work with our brain to perceive sound and keep us upright.

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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.

"We set out to understand ... Those hairs do something else as well: They act as mechanical amplifiers, pumping energy into sound waves to counteract friction and help them reach their intended ...

That Westport, Conn., declared Jan. 26 — what would’ve been Paul Newman’s 100th birthday — “Paul Newman Generosity Day,” a new annual giving holiday. As part of the celebration, there ...

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There you have it! Is there anything else you think we’ll hear in 2025? Let me know in the comments!

Why can't we hear this alien scream in space? And have you ever wondered, when you make a sound, like, ooooooooooooo, how does the sound actually get into your ears? Watch what happens when the ...