Three Andean condors have been released into the Patagonia National Park in Chile to help protect the species, which is vital ...

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One of the most intriguing organisms in the ocean is undoubtedly the starfish. Also referred to as sea stars, these organisms ...

Missi Dowd-Figueroa brought life back to the fire-ravaged plot where her home once stood -- one sunflower at a time.

Researchers at the California Academy of Sciences kept busy throughout 2025. Along with collaborators from across the globe, they described 72 new-to-science species from six continents — creatures ...

One that has helped place Trump at the center of ongoing peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. But signs of strain may now be emerging. Trump’s arrest of Maduro has hurt Russia’s economy, and ...

Have you ever grown sunflowers? Sunflowers, known for their tall stalks and bright, cheerful flowers, belong to the family Asteraceae. Yes, they look somewhat like asters. The old name for the group ...

Pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds both get tossed into salads, trail mixes, and smoothie bowls with the hope of adding nutrients to our meals. They can also be a tasty snack on their own. “These are ...

With all the hands-on, skill-developing programs that 4-H offers, you may not have heard that some of our 4-H youth grew giants this year. Three years ago, while attending a 4-H conference, my eyes ...

Merve Ceylan is a dietitian and health writer with four years of experience writing for companies in the nutrition and health industry. Sunflower seeds are packed with protein, fiber, copper, selenium ...

He collected seeds from his tallest specimens to refine a genetic line, swapped seeds from other giant sunflower growers and formulated a secret plant feed he now calls a "family heirloom." Alex ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — When Alex Babich, 47, stood in his backyard in Fort Wayne, Indiana, craning his neck to look 35 feet into the sky, he wasn't just staring at a sunflower. He was looking at his roots ...