(CNN) – Plants may seem like they’re completely silent, but according to a new study, they’re not. Researchers found that plants actually make popping noises. They also make more sounds when they’re ...

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 ...

Plants are living beings and can supposedly react the same way as humans can. However, their reactions are yet to be wholly understood by researchers. A new study published in the journal eLife claims ...

A summer day in the mountains is chock full of decisions. Which spectacular trail should you hike or bike? What’s the best trail lunch to pack? If you see a bear, should you make noise or freeze?

Your garden might not be as silent as you think. A new study shows that plants communicate distress via sounds that—while too high-pitched for humans to hear—might be picked up by other plants and ...

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 pollinators visit flowers, they produce various sounds, from wing flapping during hovering, to landing and takeoff. Scientists studied these vibroacoustic signals to develop noninvasive and ...

The relationships that exist in the natural world are extremely complex. However, by looking more closely at the way moths and plants interact, scientists have revealed that the animals can respond to ...

As you wander through the world, you could stop and smell the roses. But sound designer Skooby Laposky believes nature’s beauty is meant to be heard. The 2025 Makers: 10 artists of color making an ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...