This story was authored by Eric Larson. A friend from church and a reader years ago asked me about how I would get a persimmon tree to grow from a seed that he collected?  He asked me whether his ...

In a new study publiched this week, doctors warned that eating large amounts of seed oils such as sunflower, grapeseed, rapeseed and corn could increase the risk of bowel cancer. A study analysed 80 ...

Crunchy, refreshing, and versatile—cucumbers are a staple in salads, pickles, and more. But here’s a surprising twist: this ...

The common green iguana can grow up to 5 or 7 feet (1.5 to 2.1 meters) long, including its whip-like tail. Its vibrant green color helps it blend into leafy environments, although some iguanas may ...

Spiky, tenacious, and hard to spot, goathead burs have burrowed into my shoes, my dog’s paws, and my West Texas home.

New research has shown how the squirting cucumber achieves efficient seed dispersal through a pressurized launch system, providing insights for bio-inspired applications. A new study led by the Univer ...

The maturation and ripening of fleshy fruits, such as tomatoes, are highly sensitive to environmental stressors, leading to ...

I’m writing from the St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco, where I am attending my first Brainstorm AI conference since joining ...

The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is recommending a reorganization of dietary patterns into a single, flexible diet that emphasizes plant-based proteins.

In Los Angeles and beyond, artists like Ron Finley are transforming plants, soil, and seeds into powerful statements on ...