A Moment of Science
Have you ever wondered how corn evolved? Learn how early humans cultivated the corn we have today.
Scientists around the world are taking steps to ensure that seeds from as many plant species as possible are preserved for the future.
Have you heard the urban legend that the little crunchy seeds in figs are really wasp eggs?
For a plant, nectar is something like a political campaign contribution. "The Mystery of the Fern's Nectar" on this Moment of Science.
On this Moment of Science, find the truth about tomatoes. Fruit or veggie?
Some plants disperse their seeds via a process called zoochory, meaning they've evolved various ways to hitch rides with animals.
Mmm, there's nothing like a fresh slice of watermelon until, oops, you just swallowed a seed!
Have you ever come across spelt in the grocery store? Learn more on this Moment of Science.
As if ordinary mistletoe didn’t already spell trouble for trees, its cousin the dwarf mistletoe is a huge problem. Learn more on this Moment of Science.
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