The ear has three zones, the outer, middle and inner ear. The inner ear contains hair cells which are tiny cells with protruding microscopic hair-like projections. They work somewhat like microphones, ...

In this photo of Tunu, a young spotted seal, the experimental apparatus used for behavioral hearing tests in water can be seen in the background. Aerial hearing tests were conducted in a specialized ...

The old adage is that moms have eyes in the back of their heads, but a new study shows that women in general may also have more sensitive hearing. The study, recently published in the journal ...

New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine is shedding light on the biological architecture that lets us hear – and on a genetic disorder that causes both deafness and blindness.

New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine is shedding light on the biological architecture that lets us hear – and on a genetic disorder that causes both deafness and blindness.

New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine is shedding light on the biological architecture that lets us hear - and on a genetic disorder that causes both deafness and blindness.

Most people believe that, in comparison to humans, dogs have exceptionally acute hearing. However, there are individual differences, and some dogs have better hearing abilities than others. One of the ...

A new study of hearing sensitivity across global populations has revealed that women consistently have more sensitive hearing than men—by about two decibels on average—regardless of age or where they ...

Researchers have used state-of-the-art imaging technology to shed light on the hearing sensitivity of Australian Little Penguins and the danger of marine noise pollution. The study details how Little ...

In the context of an aging population and increasing environmental noise exposure, hearing health is more important than ever. People are looking for smaller, more power-efficient, and higher ...