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  "id": 8000697,
  "title": "Why some sand dunes 'sing' while most stay silent: The science behind the mysterious hum",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/why-some-sand-dunes-sing-while-most-stay-silent-the-science-behind",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-17T09:42:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/why-some-sand-dunes-sing-while-most-stay-silent-the-science-behind-the-mysterious-hum-101789633895817.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The phenomenon that Marco Polo believed was associated with spirits can now be described through granular mechanics and acoustics.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}