The peaked cochlear tonotopic response does not show the typical phenomenology of a
resonant system. Simulations of a 2 D viscous model show that the position of the peak is …

Introduction: In order to understand human hearing, it helps to understand how the ears of
lower vertebrates, like, for instance, lizards, function. A key feature in common is that the …

Our ears allow us to communicate with one another and to explore the world around us.
They enable us to understand speech, hear music, and keep ourselves safe. They help …

Absolute pitch (AP) is the ability to identify the perceived pitch of a sound without an external
reference. Relatively rare, with an incidence of approximately 1/10,000, the mechanisms …

Background: An earlier oscillator model for the generation of spontaneous otoacoustic
emissions (SOAEs) from the lizard ear is extended with a connection of the oscillators to the …

Background and Objectives: This narrative review of the literature explores the effect of body
temperature on hearing. In particular, its focus is on extended high frequency (EHF) hearing …