When a plant is stressed, it doesn’t keep quiet about it. You won’t hear the plant’s cry because it’s in the ultrasonic range — too high-pitched for human ears — but, for decades, scientists have been ...

Imagine walking through a field of crops and hearing high-pitched clicks emanating from the plants. While this may sound like science fiction, it’s a reality that scientists are now studying. These ...

As gardeners, we use our eyes and ears, nose and touch a lot. I love to hear the birds and see the butterflies and bees visiting the plants. But I am also excited to know about all the wonderful ...

Adrienne Adar, “Sonic Succulents: Plant Sounds and Vibrations” (2019) (courtesy of the artist and Brooklyn Botanic Garden) Tap your fingernail on the Ponytail Plant’s thin bark and your headphones ...

A new study suggests that the insects rely on the sounds made by distressed vegetation to guide important reproductive choices. By Gennaro Tomma You may not want to sit next to a crying baby on an ...