A study published in Nature Communications describes evolutionary changes in Neanderthal morphology through the analysis of ...

One of the things that makes mammals, mammals is that we’re warm-blooded-- our bodies have high metabolisms that maintain our internal temperature independent of our surroundings, unlike cold-blooded ...

As our closest animal relatives, the biology of apes like chimpanzees, bonobos, and orangutans can shed light on our own human condition. Our closely related evolutionary history helps explain why ...

Neanderthals may have been headed toward their demise much earlier than experts previously thought, new research suggests. In the study, published online Feb. 20 in the journal Nature Communications, ...

In this work we present a model for fluid motion in the semicircular canals of the vestibular system. The vestibular system consists of the semicircular canals and the otolith organs. The semicircular ...

A 6-million-year-old fossil ape has shed new light on the evolution of human movement. For a study published in the journal Innovation, a team of scientists employed a novel method to study the skulls ...

And it happened much more quickly than scientists expected. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Scientists have pinpointed the moment ...

Superior dehiscence canal syndrome is a rare condition of the inner ear that affects your balance and hearing. Surgery is typically used to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life. Some health ...

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV, is a common cause of vertigo. BPPV occurs when crystals move from one part of the inner ear to another, disrupting signals to the brain. When a person ...

Your ear is a complex organ made up of three parts: Otoconia, or ear stones, are small crystals of calcium carbonate found in two organs of your vestibular system called the saccule and utricle.