Dublin played host to one of the largest international gatherings in the consumer electronics and home appliance sector, as ...

Gerhard Prenner, researcher in plant morphology and anatomy, presents his recent ontogenetic study on one of the passion flowers, Passiflora lobata. He reveals insights about its peculiar flowers and ...

Blueberries washed in hot (125°F) water, drained, dried delicately but completely in a salad spinner triple-lined with paper towels, placed back in their original container, and stored on a shelf in ...

Flowers are mainly made up of four parts: sepals, petals, stamens, and the pistil. Every part has it's unique and different function to make flower grow, fertilise and fruit production. Flower Parts: ...

Here's the thing about oranges: Sometimes, the reward of eating one just isn't worth the effort required to peel it. Don't get us wrong. Oranges are sweet, juicy, and delicious — and there are loads ...

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Carpels as Cyber Growth Leader for Continental Europe, Middle East and North Africa (CEMENA). In his new role, Simon will be responsible for the ...

Hellebore, photo by P. Shaw, UCCE Master Gardener Heleborus ×hybridus is a group of evergreen, late-winter or early-spring flowering perennials in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). Helleborus ...

Nigella sativa, which is commonly known as black seeds or black cumin, belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. The fruit of the Nigella sativa plant contains three to six carpels, each of which contains ...

Plants range from simple seaweeds and single-celled pond scum, through to mosses, ferns and huge trees. Palaeontologists like us have long debated exactly how this diverse range of shapes and sizes ...

WASHINGTON — Did you know there are 11 different varieties of Cherry Blossom Trees in D.C.? According to the National Park Service (NPS), the two most common types that dominate the District now are ...

Mention ‘orange’ and you instantly conjure up a host of associations – brilliant colours and a juicy explosion of tangy, tart, sweet flavours. But what exactly is an orange? It is the fruit of various ...

Crosswords are a bit like riddles in that they can be tricky. Fully completing a crossword puzzle can sometimes be a challenge. While some answers may come easily, others may require a bit more ...