New study finds plants ‘scream’ when stressed or injured, raising questions about communication

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Plants make popping sounds that are undetectable to the human ear, according to recordings made in a new study — and they make more sounds when thirsty or under other kinds of stress.

Published 2 months ago

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The Guardian

Scientists detect ultrasonic popping sounds from plants when they are deprived of water – audio

Plants can produce staccato pops when they do not have enough water or suffer sudden wound

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Plants make popping noises when stressed – scientists

Human ears cannot hear them, but other plants or animals might.

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CNN

Plants aren't silent. They make clicking sounds, a study finds

There is no evidence that shows the noise produced by plants is intentional or a form of communication — rest assured, that vase of cut flowers isn't screaming at you.

2 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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CBS News

Plants emit a "rather noisy" cry for help when under stress, scientists find

And if you listen closely, the type of sound the plant is making could tell you what's wrong.

2 months ago·New York, United States

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KRDO

Plants aren't silent. They make clicking sounds, a study finds

By Katie Hunt, CNN Plants make popping sounds that are undetectable to the human ear, according to recordings made in a new study — and they make more sounds when thirsty or under other kinds of stress. The research shakes up what most botanists thought they knew about the plant kingdom, which had been considered largely silent, and suggests the world around us is a cacophony of plant sounds, said study coauthor Lilach Hadany. She said she had l…

2 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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