Plant breeders, aiming to develop resilient and high-quality crops, often cross plants from different species to transfer desirable traits. However, they frequently encounter a major obstacle: hybrid ...

A recent study by archaeologist Prof. Peter Mitchell and his colleagues published in Azania: Archaeological Research in Africa examines how ostrich eggshell (OES) beads moved across southeast southern ...

Timing is key when sowing lawn seeds, and if you need a safe way to store your extra supply over the winter months, here's ...

This valuable study reveals extensive binding of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 3 (eIF3) to the 3' untranslated regions (UTRs) of efficiently translated mRNAs in human pluripotent stem ...

By Amelia Nierenberg The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, in the far reaches of northern Norway, is meant to be humanity’s last resort. Imagine it as the world’s doomsday garden shed: a secure ...

Milkweed and wildflowers may soon be a common sight growing around cornfields in an effort to help increase biodiversity in row crop farming. Researchers at Cornell University are working on seed ...

Our notes on each seed will put you on track for success, whether you're checking out landscapes to start a mega-build or just want to beat me out for the perfect screenshot. We’ve also got a ...

This small to medium-sized tree is a Texas native plant. In the spring, Eve’s necklace produces fragrant white flowers, followed by seed pods that resemble long bead necklaces. Children often use ...