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 ...
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 ...
In a greenhouse in Tel Aviv, a moth is faced with a choice. On one side: a fresh, well-hydrated tomato plant. On the other, a plant that’s slightly begun to dry out. To human eyes, the two look ...
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