Parts of the inner ear that process sounds such as speech and music seem to work differently than other parts of the inner ear, researchers have discovered. Researchers have found that the parts of ...

The inner ear is a marvel of evolution, but scientists are still puzzled over certain aspects of its operation. Two related studies detail how scientists successfully excised a sliver of an inner ear ...

Q: I’m contemplating a cochlear implant for my right ear. How do they work, and what is the success rate of such procedures? A: Unlike a hearing aid, which is a mechanical apparatus that amplifies ...

Millions of years ago marine animals had hearing organs that allowed them to detect sounds in the water. When land dwelling animals evolved they now had to detect environmental sounds that traveled ...

The graphic on this page, taken from a Wikipedia entry, shows the current ISO standard for something called equal loudness contours. If you've studied audio production or audio equipment, you might ...

Q: I’m hard of hearing and want to learn more about cochlear implants. Are they a type of hearing aid? A: A cochlear implant involves several small electronic devices that are surgically implanted in ...

The end result of having outer hair cell electromotility is that we are able to discriminate between sounds that are very close in frequency. The reason for this may be easily understood by ...

Ear seeds are tiny seeds or stickers placed on the outer ear to stimulate pressure points. They can help reduce symptoms like anxiety, pain, and insomnia. Correct placement is important, so consult a ...

“Sudden temperature shifts create pressure changes in the environment, which the ear works to balance through the Eustachian tube — a tunnel connecting the middle ear to the back of the nose,” ...