In the 1960s and '70s, a series of questionable experiments claimed to prove that plants could behave like humans, that they had feelings, responded to music and could even take a polygraph test.

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

In Lena Mueller’s lab at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, dead plants are OK. “Don’t worry, it’s on purpose,” said Kelly Semtner, Mueller’s high school intern, gesturing at a row of wilted ...

For thousands of years, humans have observed plants with fascination, marveling at their shapes, colors, and scents. However, until recently, we often considered them as simple passive organisms, ...

Climate journalist Zoë Schlanger says research suggests that plants are indeed "intelligent" in complex ways that challenge our understanding of... Plants can communicate and respond to touch. Does ...