DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Edward Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane NEW SCIENCE: PLANTS HAVE INTELLIGENCE & PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITIES Source: Stock vegies & goldenrod Cornell University scientists have discovered that plants can sense nearby plants being devoured by insects and can adapt to avoid destruction. Here's what we know: Scientists speculate that plants may be able to count, recognize relatives, remember events and make decisions A previous study showed that they let out a high frequency distress call when there is damage to their leaves or stems The latest Cornell study showed they (goldenrods) while being eaten by beetles emitted a chemical expressing ...