BrainStuff Classics: Are Plants Conscious?

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BrainStuff Classics: Are Plants Conscious?

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Nov 26, 2019

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Researchers have found evidence that plants have senses, memories, and can even communicate with each other. But does this mean they're conscious? Learn what science has to say in this episode of BrainStuff.
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Nov 26, 2019

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