
ConservationAugust 1, 2018
Traffic Noise Makes Caterpillars' Hearts Beat Faster
The ongoing racket may interfere with the larvae’s response to stress
Erica Tennenhouse is a science journalist based in Toronto.

Traffic Noise Makes Caterpillars' Hearts Beat Faster
The ongoing racket may interfere with the larvae’s response to stress

Plants Can Sense Animal Attack Coming
Tomato plants detected snail slime in soil near them and mounted preemptive defenses, even though they were not directly touched.

Plants “Eavesdrop” on Slimy Snails
Tomato plants detect snail slime and mount preemptive defenses

Puppy-Dog Eyes May Have Evolved in Stages
Dingoes’ brief glances may have been a stepping-stone to Fido’s longer loving stares