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The Hidden Sounds of the Earth: What Our Soil is Telling Us


Eco-acoustic studies at Flinders University indicate that healthier soils have more complex soundscapes, pointing to a novel tool for environmental restoration. Healthy soils produce a cacophony of sounds in many forms barely audible to human ears – a bit like a concert of bubble pops and clicks.

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