MIT researchers discovered that the sound of falling rain can stimulate seeds to germinate up to 40 percent faster by ...

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

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Former elementary school teacher Matt Shurtleff — known to many students as “Matt the Mad Scientist” — demonstrated how sound waves move using water and lasers. Shurtleff, who ...

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

Ah, the refreshing sound of a cool drink of water being poured. You might feel thirsty just thinking about it. Or, if you’re a scientist, you might feel curious. Mechanical engineer Mouad Boudina and ...