Ancient Egyptians drank a potent concoction from a palm-sized mug shaped like the deity Bes, who was believed to protect ...

Using CRISPR, the popular gene-editing tool, scientists bumped up the fruit’s sugar content by 30 percent without sacrificing size or yields.

The scientific name of the coconut is Cocos nucifera. This specific epithet, “nucifera,” means “nut-bearing” in Latin, aptly ...

Rotten tomatoes no more: growing sweeter tomatoes is possible by editing just two of the fruit’s genes. Deleting the genes ...

after it had become habituated to human scraps and garbage. Area residents, some of who live along Woodacres Drive S.W., had ...

The 'superfood' helps flush out refined fats and sugars found in processed foods, and regular consumption can counteract the effects of a junk food diet, studies have shown ...

The fruit is rich in chemicals that give gut bacteria a boost, reduce cholesterol and are crammed full of antioxidants that ...

There are several potential health benefits of figs, from promoting digestion and heart health to potentially managing blood ...

Discover the unique characteristics, ecological role, and cultural importance of the Date Palm Tree (Phoenix dactylifera). Learn about its habitat, adaptability, and contributions to biodiversity.

The brain is a marvel of efficiency, honed by thousands of years of evolution so it can adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Yet, despite decades of research, the mystery of how the brain ...

The seasons are a solace for me this year: their inevitable departure and return, the familiar way in which they remind us of ...