Sponge-like material filled with air pockets can transform saltwater into freshwater using the sun, supporting sustainable ...

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.

Vanilla flavoring is widely used in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. The primary source, Vanilla planifolia, however, is ...

Ecologists are concerned that forest ecosystems will not keep pace with a rapidly changing climate, failing to remain healthy ...

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

Stanford researchers discovered how plant cells decide whether to form breathing pores based on size and neighbor signals.

Sun-loving blanket flowers are easy to grow and care for, bringing an explosion of color to the garden. This beloved wildflower is abuzz with butterflies and bees and has exceptional heat tolerance.

Reducing the environmental impact of food production while ensuring a sustainable supply of high-quality proteins ...