Advanced biomechanical modeling shows that early mammal ancestors likely used an eardrum to hear airborne sounds 250 million ...

Active middle ear implants (AMEIs) have emerged as a pivotal advancement in the field of auditory rehabilitation. These devices, which convert electrical signals into mechanical vibrations, are ...

The middle ear of humans evolved from fish gills, according to a study of a 438 million-year-old fossil fish brain. Scientists discovered the fossil of the braincase of a Shuyu fish. Despite its skull ...

Scientists have used CT scans to digitally reconstruct the brain, inner ear, and surrounding bones (known as the braincase) of two well-preserved Daspletosaurus specimens. This massive tyrannosaur ...

Feb. 2 (UPI) --To hunt successfully, cheetahs must keep their head still and eyes focused on the movements of their prey while running at high speed. How does the fastest animal in the world do it?

These components work together seamlessly to allow us to experience the world of sound. For example, when listening to music, the vibrations travel through the air, enter the ear canal, and cause the ...

Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED), is a rare disease that happens when your body's immune system mistakenly attacks your inner ear. It can cause dizziness, ringing in your ears, and hearing loss.