Positional Collection

Discover the intriguing connection between the ancient world and the depths of the sea through the lens of the human ear

Positional Collection: Tychos great brass globe

Tychos great brass globe. Tycho Brahe (1546-1601) was a Danish astronomer. This celestial globe was one of the instruments at Tychos observatory at Uraniborg, on the island of Hven

Positional Collection: Inner ear sensory cells, SEM

Inner ear sensory cells, SEM
Inner ear sensory cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of bundles of cilia (hair cells, blue) situated in the macula utriculi within the human inner ear

Positional Collection: Squid sensory hair cells, SEM

Squid sensory hair cells, SEM
Squid sensory hair cells, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM)

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Discover the intriguing connection between the ancient world and the depths of the sea through the lens of the human ear. Tycho Brahe, the renowned Danish astronomer, gazed at the stars through his great brass globe, while beneath the waves, squid navigate their underwater realm with the help of their sensitive sensory organs. Inner ear sensory cells, as seen in this SEM image, resemble those of squid, revealing the evolutionary link between our auditory systems. These hair cells, depicted here in stunning detail, play a crucial role in both our hearing and the squid's ability to detect pressure changes in the water. The beauty of the cosmos and the mysteries of the deep sea converge in this fascinating intersection of science and history.