Science

The Mysterious Pings of the Pacific: A Sonic Legacy of Human Activity

2025-09-22

Author: Wei Ling

Uncovering a 46-Year-Old Mystery

For nearly half a century, an eerie symphony of pinging sounds from the depths of the Pacific Ocean puzzled scientists and captivated imaginations. Now, researchers have cracked the case, revealing that these strange noises are echoes of human interference from decades past.

A Look Back at Human Impact