Posthuman Blues

Bad news for vegetarians:

New research opens a window on the minds of plants

"As trowel-wielding scientists dig up a trove of new findings, even those skeptical of the evolving paradigm of 'plant intelligence' acknowledge that, down to the simplest magnolia or fern, flora have the smarts of the forest. Some scientists say they carefully consider their environment, speculate on the future, conquer territory and enemies, and are often capable of forethought - revelations that could affect everyone from gardeners to philosophers."