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theguardian.com • 51 days ago

‘A neural fossil’: human ears try to move when listening, scientists say

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hannahecasey.bsky.social•51 days ago

Mine tried to move just reading the headline

nookrat.bsky.social•51 days ago

I've known this since I was a child. I can feel them try to move involuntary sometimes.

cultivateddecay.bsky.social•51 days ago

That is so cool

electricshame.bsky.social•51 days ago

Hmmm… I can move my ears. And I definitely move them if I am trying to hear something… I can’t really explain it, but I have always been able to move my ears backwards…

pervatory.bsky.social•51 days ago

Amazin 👂

montork.bsky.social•51 days ago

......... hasnt everyone heard a sudden loud noise behind them and felt.... their ears shift slightly?

notabotme.bsky.social•51 days ago

Apparently not the researchers.

montork.bsky.social•51 days ago

wild... its happen personally like... 3 times+

notabotme.bsky.social•51 days ago

I experience the sensation somewhat reliably in the presence of loud sounds.

johntells.bsky.social•51 days ago

Many mammals move their ears when listening, and some humans maintain the ability to slightly move their ears. I thought this was already known?

storyworthy.bsky.social•51 days ago

what?

santaclause1941.bsky.social•51 days ago

I must be some kind of throw back as I have been able to wiggle my ears as long as I can remember. I can also easily make the Mr. Spock greeting.

Many cannot.

My great granddaughter thinks I am a magician. She is easily impressed. Well, I feel better telling you about me, now how about you?

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