The University of Minnesota is releasing a series of three new seedless grape varieties, the first time it has developed ...

Where do we get the seeds for seedless fruit? Dan Holden | Essexville, Michigan You don’t need seeds to grow seedless fruit. In one method, you take vegetative cuttings of the parent plant and root ...

Raise your hand if you know that July 4, 1776, is the date the Declaration of Independence was signed. Those powdered-wigged dudes somehow managed to endure the pointy shoes and stiff, wool threads in ...

Adding a squeeze of lime as a finishing touch can enhance the outcome of almost any recipe. Its acidic zing brings a delightful balance and freshness to the dish as it cuts through the other rich ...

Mark Twain called it "the most delicious fruit known to man." But the cherimoya, or custard apple, and its close relations the sugar apple and soursop, also have lots of big, awkward seeds. Now new ...

Question: I bought a grafted grape vine that the sign at the store said was seedless, but the grapes have large, hard seeds in them. Is there anything that can be done to make them seedless? Answer: ...

Kidney stones, crystalline formations within the urinary tract, present a significant health concern for many individuals. Dietary factors are known to play a crucial role in their development and ...

Welcome to Design Decoded, the newest member of Smithsonian’s digital family. As you might guess from the name, this blog aims to unlock the ways design factors into the world around us, particularly ...

Here’s a look at how many varieties of grapes exist, why the fruit is so good for you and when moderation still matters.