Tag Archives: Hearing

Listening for micro earthquakes, listening to mega whales within the Arctic

Posted on 1 April 2018 by admin

How does the sound of a tiny tremor of the earth differ from the sound of an enormous passing whale? That is without doubt one of the issues that scientists had to determine whereas listening for the sound of methane … Continue reading →

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Whales’ ultrasonic hearing has surprisingly ancient history, fossilized ear shows

Posted on 5 August 2016 by admin

All living toothed whales rely upon echoes of their own calls to navigate and hunt underwater, a skill that works best in conjunction with high-frequency hearing. Now, researchers who studied one of the best-preserved ears of any ancient whale ever … Continue reading →

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2-million-year-old fossils reveal hearing abilities of early humans

Posted on 1 November 2015 by admin

Research into human fossils dating back to approximately two million years ago reveals that the hearing pattern resembles chimpanzees, but with some slight differences in the direction of humans. read more (e) Science News – Paleontology & Archaeology

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Hearing set for December in Ligresti fraud case

Posted on 16 October 2013 by admin

(ANSA) – Turin, October 15 – A trial date has been set for December for businessman Salvatore Ligresti and several other suspects in an alleged insurance fraud at Italian insurance company Fonsai, authorities said Tuesday. The hearing is scheduled for … Continue reading →

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