Millions of years ago, our ancestors were able to move their ears to better capture sounds, much like dogs or cats. But with ...

In almost every species, ear movement can be a clue that the animal is trying to pay close attention to something. When people are trying hard to listen to something, the body seems to do its best ...

“The exact reason these became vestigial is difficult to tell, as our ancestors lost this ability about 25 million years ago, ...

Evolution has largely deprived us of our ability to swivel our ears, but those vestigial muscles still activate when we listen intently, according to new research.

Ancient Hearing Mechanisms Still Play a Role Today ...

The auricular muscles, which enabled our distant ancestors to move their ears for better hearing, activate when people try to ...

Think about how cats, dogs and certain monkeys twitch their ears in response to new sounds. This instinctive movement isn't just for show; it helps funnel sound toward the animals' eardrums ...

An ear wiggler himself, Schröer has collected stories of remarkable ear abilities, such as people who feel their ears moving toward a sound and people who use their ear movements in daily life. “They ...

Recognising vertigo’s early signs and getting prompt medical attention can prevent complications and improve quality of life, ...

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Ear infections, head injuries, and other issues can also cause dizziness. BPPV happens with certain head movements. People with BPPV experience paroxysmal, or sudden and short periods of vertigo.

He says anyone with a pet understands why. You can learn a lot by tracking the movement of an animal's ears. STEVEN HACKLEY: So you can tell which direction a cat or a dog is paying attention to.