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Scientists Discover Why Singing Sands in the Desert Make a Low-Pitched Hum

Singing sands, a centuries-old mystery, are explained by physics as dry dunes emit audible sounds when grains slide. Uniformly sized grains create synchronized vibrations, producing sustained musical notes. Scientists are exploring resonance and waveguide effects to fully understand this natural acoustic phenomenon.

8 Feb 2026 2:35 pm