The Marvel Cinematic Universe took some liberties when bringing iconic comic book characters to the big screen, which may ...

The auricular muscles helped change the shape of the shell–or pinna–of the ear and helped humans living millions of years ago listen closely. They are still used by roughly 10 to 20 percent of ...

Lower-body strength is a great indicator of overall health and longevity. Strong legs reduce your risk of falls, help you stay mobile and make daily activities easier. However, a lot of people lose ...

Summary: Humans have vestigial ear muscles that once helped our ancestors focus on sounds. New research shows these muscles still activate when we strain to hear in noisy environments. Scientists used ...

Each muscle in the human body serves a unique purpose. Some are designed for power, while others provide stability and ...

Wonder what would George Norris do? Paul Hammel has covered the Nebraska state government and the state for decades. He retired in April as senior contributor with the Nebraska Examiner. He was ...