We tend to think of seeds as passive objects waiting blindly for water and warmth. It turns out they are actively listening, ...

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MIT demonstrates that seeds sense the sound of rainfall—and sprout faster even while still beneath the surface.

The findings of a new study are the first direct evidence that plant seeds and seedlings can sense sounds in nature.

The next time you find yourself lulled by the patter of rain outside your window, think how that same sprinkle might sound if you were a tiny seed planted directly below a free-falling droplet. Would ...

Groundbreaking MIT research reveals plants can sense rain. Experiments with rice seeds showed that the sound of falling water ...