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Why some sand dunes ‘sing’ while most stay silent: The science behind the mysterious hum

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From tales of music by ghosts to scientific inquiry, the phenomenon of singing sands intrigues researchers. Investigations show how specific dune characteristics influence sound production, linking ancient mysteries to granular mechanics and acoustics, revealing why only some dunes resonate. (Representational/Unsplash)

There are accounts of odd noises coming out of some of the sand dunes dating back to ancient times. During his journey through the Gobi Desert in Asia in the 13th century, Venetian merchant and explorer Marco Polo wrote about music made by ghosts, which he believed were desert spirits. It is an extraordinary natural … Read more

Mitch McConnell health update: Questions swirl after hospital discharge; staffer silent on Senator – ‘won’t say why…’

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Mitch McConnell health update: Questions grow as staffer stays tight-lipped after hospital discharge. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Senate staffers for Mitch McConnell are facing renewed questions about the 84-year-old Kentucky senator’s health and prolonged absence from public view, after an independent journalist pressed one of his aides on why McConnell has not released a video addressing constituents. Mitch McConnell health update: Questions grow as staffer stays tight-lipped after hospital discharge. (AP Photo/Mariam … Read more