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

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

Rain sounds may be soothing for humans, but for plants, the pitter-patter of droplets is more like a jarring morning alarm.

The next time you find yourself lulled by the patter of rain outside your window, think how that same sprinkle might sound if ...

Scientists say they have the first direct evidence that seeds can sense the sound of rain, and will sprout faster when they ...

Scientists have successfully generated electricity from water droplets with high efficiency using a method called plug flow, where water columns with air pockets create charge separation. The new ...