Eavesdropping on soil can reveal the movement of millipedes, with their “little tappy legs,” and the travels of worms, which have “more of a slidey action,” says microbial ecologist Jake Robinson. The diversity of those below-ground sounds — or lack thereof — may be good indicators of soil health, Robinson tells Ayurella Horn-Muller in a story for Grist. Learn more about the underground soundscape (and be sure to listen to the audio recordings!) from our 2022 story.
By Ute Eberle A handful of scientists have started to train their ears to the worms, grubs and roots underground. They were not prepared for what they heard.
