Scientists Found a Surprising Way to Make Fungus Happy

The soil beneath our feet, home to fungi, bacteria, beetles and worms, may not seem like the most jazzy environment. But if you stuck a powerful enough microphone in the soil, you’d be surprised at how hopping it is, acoustically speaking. That has led some microbiologists to wonder: Are there sounds that actually encourage microorganisms to grow? And could serenading a fungus make it twist and shout?The answer,…