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

Rain sounds may be soothing for humans, but for plants, the pitter-patter of droplets is more like a jarring morning alarm. As water falls onto soil or water, the vibrations are far stronger ...

A team of engineers have discovered that rice seeds can ‘hear’ the sound of rain, which acts as a biological trigger to wake ...

Plants have been found to react to touch, light, smells, and even the buzzing of insects, and more recently to the sound of ...