Photo of the Day

February 23, 2019

New Sound

A surgeon inserts a cochlear implant behind the ear of a patient with hearing loss. The inner part receives signals from the outer part, which usually sits behind the individual's ear. This photo was submitted to Your Shot, our photo community on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram at @natgeoyourshot or visit us at natgeo.com/yourshot for the latest submissions and news about the community.
Photograph by Emily Murphy, National Geographic Your Shot

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