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Caterpillars hear through tiny body hairs, which could inspire improved microphones
- January 28, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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No ears, no problem. The tobacco hornworm caterpillar, a common garden pest, can actually detect airborne sound via microscopic hairs on its body, according to a team of faculty and graduate students at Binghamton University. The research could have implications for improving microphone technology.
Originally published at Phys.org