A New Hope for OcelotsOcelots were once found across much of Texas, but it's likely there are less than 100 of these little ...

In this latest Caprock Chronicles feature, Chuck Lanehart explores the history of jackrabbit stew and other fine pioneer cuisine of the Texas plains.

The natural waxy coating on fruits is often stripped during washing after harvest. Edible lac resin coatings—derived from ...

Walk into any American supermarket today and you'll find the same fruits stacked neatly in the produce aisle. Apples from ...

Scientists have used CRISPR to give the goldenberry a modern makeover, shrinking the plant by about a third and making it easier to farm. Goldenberries are tasty and nutritious but notoriously unruly, ...

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and Texas Department of Agriculture have quarantined more than 1,000 acres of farmland across Hidalgo and Cameron counties in South Texas, according to ...

I’m delighted daily by the biodiversity of Mexico. Most of all, by the wealth of its edible wild plants. Lately I’ve been obsessed with its tiniest treasures. The world’s smallest fruit and vegetables ...

This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. On an isolated ...

A fruit coating made from kitchen ingredients harvests electricity from humid air to power sensors while suppressing bacteria and extending shelf life up to 3.4 times. (Nanowerk Spotlight) One-third ...

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning had some ups and down during his first full regular season as a starter but it was ultimately a solid year overall for the star-studded passer. Matching the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. You might think lemons are gifts from nature, but their ...