Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This is a maple tree that still has a few dead leaves on it during winter. - Marcia Straub/Getty Images The sound of the wind ...

Scientists have long studied how near-infrared light bounces off forests and grasslands, as a proxy for plant health. Now, an artist is using the same trick to turn the Joshua tree into an instrument.

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Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. LiveScience Like a person gasping for air when it's in short supply, living trees make noises when they are running out of water, and a ...