Key to super-sensory hearing? Newly identified hearing organ in bushcrickets' ears may inspire acoustic sensors

Thursday, November 15, 2012 - 15:31 in Biology & Nature

Researchers have identified a new hearing organ which provides the missing link to understanding how sound is transmitted within the ears of bushcrickets. This discovery will make a valuable contribution to creating bio-inspired acoustic sensors of the future, from medical imaging equipment in hospitals to developing improved hearing aid devices.

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