Mechanical engineers have devised a diagnostic platform that uses sound waves to spin an individual drop of water up to 6000 revolutions per minute. These speeds separate tiny biological particles ...

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

It's the sound of water droplets falling one after another, maybe from a leaky faucet or through a cracked ceiling. It's the kind of sound that can keep you up all night. University of Cambridge ...

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

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