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

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

Researchers say that these vibrations can be strong enough to dislodge a seed's "statoliths".

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Silence has been described as simply the absence of sound — like the end of a song just before the next one starts or the lull in a conversation. For a long time, it’s been considered the placeholder ...