January 7, 2019

Why do I get dizzy when I spin?

Your ears do more than just hear your brother’s burps and act as earring supports. They contain special organs that help you detect your motion, tell […]
January 7, 2019

Why do my ears pop on plane (or when I’m riding up a mountain)?

Plane cabins are pumped with air to simulate altitudes of around 7,000 feet (2 km) rather than sea level, and it takes 20 minutes or so […]
January 7, 2019

Why I get dizzy?

Dizziness is the feeling of being lightheaded, woozy, or unbalanced. It affects the sensory organs, specifically the eyes and ears, so it can sometimes cause fainting. […]
January 7, 2019

Why do my ears hurt when I dive underwater?

For the same reason that your ears might ache when you take off in a plane: The pressure outside your ear (in this case, water pressure) […]