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In 2019, scientists shook earthworms and found waves oscillating at half the driving frequency

Times of India - Science · 12 September 2026 at 10:00 am

In 2019, scientists shook earthworms and found waves oscillating at half the driving frequency

Scientists observed earthworms developing body waves at half driving frequency.

Their flexible, water-filled bodies and elastic skin supported these unusual oscillations.

This phenomenon resembled waves found in vibrating liquid drops and phantom models.

Researchers believe this could help probe bio

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In 2019, scientists shook earthworms and found waves oscillating at half the driving frequency

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