11 amazing antics of ants
July 13, 2017, 12:18 p.m. by Russell McLendon
Picnic plunder is just one of ants' many talents.
Why vanilla prices have gone nuts
May 31, 2017, 5:16 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
The crop is getting hammered by low yields, climate change, speculation and theft.
Rice paddies: Glassy landscapes with a complex history
May 31, 2017, 11:32 a.m. by Catie Leary
These beautiful rice paddy fields are more than a pretty landscape scene. They represent an ancient agricultural legacy that humans still depend on.
Seattle businesses are slipping on Amazon's 1.7 million free bananas
May 24, 2017, 5:49 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
No good deed goes unpeeled.
Cheerios has a free, beautiful way for you to save the bees
March 20, 2017, 11:39 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
The makers of the kid-favorite cereal are giving away free wildflower seeds to help #bringbackthebees.
If you don't like bugs, you should love spiders
March 16, 2017, 1:04 p.m. by Russell McLendon
Spiders eat several hundred million tons of insects per year, a global feast rivaling the meat intake of humans.
Potatoes can be grown on Mars, study shows
March 9, 2017, 3:07 a.m. by Bryan Nelson
Food can be grown under Martian conditions, making future Mars settlements even more feasible.
A 2-mile crack in the Arizona desert is growing
January 30, 2017, 3:53 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
Geologists studying the phenomenon say the fissure is likely a reflection of aquifer depletion.
Corn-based diet turns hamsters into cannibals
January 29, 2017, 1:27 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
A niacin-deficient diet could give humans the same symptoms.
Tomatoes tasted much better 100 years ago. Can their flavor be restored?
January 27, 2017, 8:56 a.m. by Bryan Nelson
Researchers analyze how tomato flavors have changed over time.
Why are we feeding cows Skittles?
January 21, 2017, 10:13 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
When thousands of Skittles are spilled onto a Wisconsin highway, a common practice of cattle farmers is revealed.
Earthworms do double-duty at Fetzer Vineyards
December 25, 2016, 10:45 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
Hard-working worms are part of California winery's new focus: Regenerative sustainability.
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This feral 'grandpa' cat may not care for humans, but oh, does he love kittens
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Mom may be gone, but what about all her stuff?
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Giant mega-swan discovered in New Zealand, confirming Māori legend
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Nobody wants the family heirlooms anymore
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How to view the total solar eclipse without ruining your eyes
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How to find a campsite, Airbnb style
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Why are my plants turning yellow?
A closer look at yellowing leaves on plants can help gardeners get to the root of the problem.
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7 surprising facts about dragonflies
Like did you know they can fly backward, have almost 360-degree vision and they're ferocious?
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What is the best way to get rid of poison ivy?
The simplest and best answer is 'very carefully.'
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Good bug, bad bug: How can you tell the difference?
Most bugs are harmless, but here's how to tell the good from the bad — plus organic solutions.
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Got moles? Read this
Don't make a mountain of a literal mole hill. Follow these tips to a mole-free lawn.
