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Without visual clues, our ears mishear sounds produced in front of us. Knowing more about why this happens will give new insights into how the brain works.
Supermodel Noami Campbell is said to be into it, as is the US military. Here’s what you need to know about ear seeding.
Every ear is unique as a fingerprint – and their functions range from transmission of sound waves to sexual arousal
From insects to birds to bats to frogs, these little loudmouths have found ingenious ways to deliver their messages at high volume.
A new study shows that a time stamp can be put on mercury that accumulates in fish eyes, offering a window into their lifetime exposure.
Perhaps surprisingly, it’s possible to get swimmer’s ear without a dip in the pool, lake or ocean. Two doctors explain what this painful infection is and how to get rid of it.
We have underestimated the energy potential of our ears: deformations in the ear canal could be used to power in-ear technologies.
That brownish/yellowish gunk that comes out on your finger if you scratch deep inside your ear? It actually serves an important purpose in your body.
Blame your ears, your eyes and your brain. But mainly your ears!
The assumption that the lateral semicircular canal of the inner ear can be used to reconstruct head posture in extinct species has long remained unchallenged.
Teaching deaf babies sign language improves the success of cochlear implants – and also safeguards their long-term physical and mental health.
The fact we are almost totally unaware of this elegant reflex is evidence of the superb, undercover work the balance system does for us.
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Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
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Associate professor in Vertebrate Palaeontology, University of the Witwatersrand
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PhD Candidate in Environmental Biology, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
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Candidat au doctorat en biomécanique, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)
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Postdoctoral Researcher of Language and Literacy, University of Tennessee
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Professor of Deaf Education, University of Tennessee
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Professor School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy (Anatomy), University of Newcastle
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Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, University of Washington
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Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Assistant Professor of Environmental Biology, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
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District School Administrator and PhD Student in Deaf Education, University of Tennessee
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Assistant Professor of Pediatric Otolaryngology, University of Florida
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Distinguished Professor of Environmental Biology, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
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Associate Professor, School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy (Anatomy), University of Newcastle
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Associate Clinical Professor of Otology and Neurotology, University of Florida