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How a Tiny Fly's Ears Could Help You Hear Better

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Binghamton University

How a Tiny Fly's Ears Could Help You Hear Better

video: 'A better microphone' was the goal. A microphone that understood directionality. A microphone so small, it could go anywhere. A microphone that could make a difference. And where to begin? The very small ear of a very tiny fly. Watch this video to learn how Binghamton University engineer Ronald Miles and others are using a tiny fly's ears as inspiration in developing microphones for the next generation of directional hearing aids view more 

Credit: Andrew Hatling


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