New research on the inner ear morphology of Neanderthals and their ancestors challenges the widely accepted theory that ...

This example of evolution transforming and repurposing anatomical structures ... of the mammalian ear," Crump said. Sascha is a U.K.-based staff writer at Live Science. She holds a bachelor ...

Literally. A fascinating new study reveals that the mammalian outer ear has its evolutionary roots in the gills of ancient fish. This surprising discovery sheds light on how structures can adapt ...