Hearing: Structure of the Organ of Corti

It is a long way from purely mechanical vibrations to the world of sounds and tones.

How the ear processes fluctuations in air pressure into meaningful information.

Our ears are always tuned in. But what exactly are they picking up?

Tinnitus: The annoying whistling and buzzing does not originate in the ear, but in the brain.

Widely distributed brain regions make the miracle of language possible.

A sophisticated labyrinth in the ear keeps our body balanced: the vestibular system.

Noise not only makes you ill, it also damages your brain.

Cochlea-​Implantate ersetzen ein Sinnesorgan durch Technik. Sind die Cyborgs längst unter uns?

Emotionale Geräusche haben sofort unsere Aufmerksamkeit. Hirnforscher untersuchen diesen Effekt.