Scientists invent a new way to annoy fish—can't wait for them to complain.
Scientists Wiggled a Fish's Earbones With Light – And Changed Its Heartbeat
Chinese researchers used optical tweezers to manipulate zebrafish otoliths with light, altering heart rate without sound. The proof-of-concept study in Nature Communications suggests 'light music' could one day influence cardiac rhythms, though practical applications remain distant.
Source: Scientists Wiggled a Fish's Earbones With Light – And Changed Its Heartbeat — ScienceAlert
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