A hidden reason inner ear cells die—and what it means for preventing hearing loss

Proteins long known to be essential for hearing have been hiding a talent: they also act as gatekeepers that shuffle fatty ...

Why does sound startle these caterpillars even though they don't have ears?

Tobacco hornworm caterpillars have no organs that resemble ears. Yet, scientists were able to figure out how they hear—and it could inspire next generation microphones.