It's lined with mucous and helps regulate pressure around the eardrum so that sound waves can be transferred. Ears can vary, so what's considered normal anatomy of the inner or outer ear in one person ...

To understand the structure of the cochlear nerve, it's best to start with the anatomy of the ear. Your ear has three main ...

The temporal bones are two bony structures that shape the sides and base of the skull (cranium). They are located to the side of (lateral to) the temporal lobes of the brain’s cerebral cortex. The ...

Keep reading to explore several compelling reasons why it's generally not advisable to use cotton swabs when cleaning your ears. Understanding the potential risks and the natural functions of the ear ...

Summoning the lessons of the historian Xenophon, Alexander was said to have approached the horse tenderly and compassionately ...

A mummified ice age cub discovered in Siberia is exceptionally preserved, providing the first view of what sabre-toothed cats ...

Paleontologists in Brazil unearthed a remarkably preserved fossil of a bird species named Navaornis hestiae, dating back 80 ...

In a new book, Chilean researcher Cristóbal Marín describes the exploitation and colonization suffered by the Fuegian ethnic ...

The brains of today's birds facilitate a level of cognitive prowess and behavioral complexity rivaled only by mammals. But ...

Every night, as I lay my head on my pillow, I pass my hand under my earlobe to smooth it out. It’s uncomfortable otherwise.

A newly discovered dolphin species from 22 million years ago shows evidence of early echolocation, akin to modern dolphins' ...