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Rice water, a staple in many cultures, is gaining popularity for its surprising benefits beyond the kitchen. From natural exfoliants and hair treatmen ...

A small team of horticulturists in China and the U.S. has found that spraying rice plants with a zinc oxide nanoparticle solution helps them better handle the stress of a heat wave. In their study, ...

Today, seed banks around the world are doing much of the work of saving crop varieties that could be essential resources ...

As the demand for plant-based and dairy-free alternatives continues to grow, innovation in new ingredients has become ...

We’re driving toward a lake on the south side of Mount Hood, cruising slowly and peering into the forest, when suddenly she hits the brakes, jumps out of the car, and runs up the hillside. I see her ...

Svalbard is often described as a remote, frozen wasteland. For conspiracy theorists, early visits to the Global Seed Vault by billionaires such as Bill Gates and George Soros, and representatives from ...

Nanomaterials can enhance agricultural productivity, reduce waste, and strengthen food systems through precise delivery of nutrients and protection against climate stresses.

Officials say the level of water in the province’s four major dams has dropped by more than half and the water will now have ...

'Peat bogs are one of the biggest carbon sinks on the planet. When we harvest the peat from these bogs, we are diminishing an ...

White rice is a staple in many traditional types of cuisine and has been for many centuries — so it’s not without its benefits. Antinutrients are plant compounds that may reduce your body’s ...

This month, take a closer look at Veganism with Vijayalakshmi Vikram and Ragini Gowda, influencers who share their inspiring journeys to reveal the rising appeal of plant-based lifestyles.