MIT Experiments Show Plant Seeds Can “Hear” the Sound of Rain—And They Don’t Find It Calming Christopher Plain·April 24, 2026MIT engineers reveal plant seeds can "hear" the sound of rain, which awakens them from a dormant state and prompts them to begin growing.
Moving Objects without Touching Them: Scientists Invent Chip that Generates Acoustic Waves as “Invisible Grabbers” Christopher Plain·December 10, 2025Viriginia Tech scientists have created a new electronic chip capable of moving objects without touching them thanks to acoustic waves.
