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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane NEW SCIENCE:  PLANTS HAVE SOME LEVEL OF INTELLIGENCE & COMMUNICATE                                                                     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 that the plant was a poor source of food to dissuade the beetles Bottomline: Plants seem to have some level of intelligence, self-defense skills and communications capabilities Imagine the high frequency chatter on your salad plate among