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Echolocation - How animals see with their ears

Nature has found amazing ways of orienting itself in the environment. Some animals, such as bats and dolphins, have
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Living with hearing loss

For many people, hearing loss is more than just a medical problem. It affects their social life, self-image and
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Hearing loss in the family

Hearing loss not only affects the person affected, but also their immediate social environment. Relatives play a crucial role
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Preventing hearing loss

Whether on the street, at work or during leisure time - our ears are exposed to a multitude of noises every day.
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The history of hearing aids

The technology behind modern hearing aids today is impressive. Small, digital, powerful and barely visible, they help millions of people to hear.
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Noise sources in everyday life

Noise is omnipresent. Whether in traffic, when vacuuming or through loud conversations - our environment is full of noise. Many of these
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Hearing damage due to noise

Noise is part of everyday life for many people. Traffic noise, loud appliances, building sites or music at high volume characterize our surroundings. But
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Water in the ear

Most people are familiar with the problem: when you go to the outdoor pool in summer, after a dip in the pool or while showering, you have
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Tinnitus Noiser - A comprehensive guide

Tinnitus is a phenomenon that accompanies many people in their everyday lives. The constant ringing, hissing or buzzing in the ear can
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Middle ear - functions & structure

The middle ear is a central link in the auditory chain. It transmits acoustic stimuli, equalizes pressure differences and at the same time protects
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Blast trauma - causes and symptoms

Anyone who has ever heard a real gun or cannon shot, experienced how an airbag bursts or even
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Inner ear - structure and function of the auditory organ

The inner ear plays a crucial role in our hearing and perception of balance. It receives sound waves, converts them into
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Hearing loss in old age

Hearing loss in old age, also known as presbycusis, is one of the most common causes of hearing loss in old age. This
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Hearing health - 8 tips for healthy hearing

Hearing is one of our most important abilities, as it enables us to communicate, recognize sounds and voices, understand the emotions
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Hearing development in infants and children

Hearing is one of the first senses to develop in an unborn child - and it remains crucial for the child's development.
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Auditory nerve - functions & diseases

The auditory nerve plays a decisive role in how acoustic stimuli from the environment are processed in the brain. It does not transmit
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Auditory ossicles - structure, function and importance for hearing

The auditory ossicles are tiny, but of great importance: without them, hearing as we know it would not be possible.
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Absolute hearing

Some call it a curse, others a blessing: Absolute pitch. The famous composers Beethoven, Mozart and Bach
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Hearing protection

Our hearing is a miracle of nature - and that is precisely why we should guard it like a treasure. Noise is everywhere and
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How does hearing work?

From sound to auditory perception The process of hearing is amazingly complex and fascinating. The finely tuned mechanisms of our hearing enable us to
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Auditory perception

We are constantly surrounded by a variety of sounds, from the gentle breeze blowing through the trees to
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The importance of hearing for language development

Hearing plays a crucial role in a child's linguistic development. But what happens if the child has difficulties
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The effects of noise and sounds on human hearing

You've probably had a day when the noise around you was just too much. The
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10 facts about hearing

10 things about hearing that you probably didn't know yet The world of hearing is complex and exciting, our
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