The vanilla species grown for its flavoring is finicky. Genes from its wild relatives could help make it hardier — but not if those cousins go extinct.

Algae grown under Mars-like conditions could make bioplastic building materials for structures to harbor life in space.

In our weekly column, Quick Bites, we round up the latest developments in the alt-protein and sustainable food industry.

A specimen of a jewelflower (Streptanthus brewerii) from the John M. Tucker Herbarium at UC Davis. Species of jewelflowers are found in areas of California that are generally cooler and wetter than ...

As jewelflowers spread into California from the desert Southwest over the past couple of million years, they settled in ...

“As a pollinator, usually a bee, goes into the flower to retrieve nectar, the stamens — stalked pollen-producing structures — draw inwards, enveloping the insect,” he said.

Biological invasions are widely acknowledged as a serious threat to biodiversity, global economies, and a good quality of ...

One of the reasons Nerve Fresh continues to garner attention in 2025 is its safety-forward design. The formula is non-GMO, ...

Not all remedies come in pill or plant form. IV drips, often marketed as wellness boosters for energy, immunity, and even glowing skin, are now offered at clinics and "drip bars" for hangovers too.

As a bonus, the science of fruit hybridization means that even folks in zone 3 may have luck with certain pear species, like Lomas and Summercrisps. Don't worry if your environment isn't well-suited ...

Pears are rich in nutrients and several beneficial plant compounds. They may also help promote weight loss and protect against certain chronic conditions. Pears are sweet, bell-shaped fruits that ...

'The Bradford Pear seemed like an ideal choice: a picturesque tree with a lollipop form, early white blooms, fast-growing, inexpensive, and able to thrive in polluted and compacted soil.