Chickpeas aren’t the first crop that comes to mind when you think about lunar agriculture. But a new study suggests the ...

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Are mushrooms vegetarian or non-vegetarian? The question often comes up because mushrooms are fungi, not plants. Here's the science behind mushrooms and why they are usually considered vegetarian food ...

Even for the most ardent nature fan, it is all too easy to overlook slugs. Not only are they small, ground-dwelling, and, well, sluggish, but they also don’t tend to please the average gardener. They ...

Scientists grew chickpeas in simulated moon soil, raising the possibility that astronauts could one day grow crops on future ...

The Amazon rainforest is often associated with jaguars, parrots, and towering trees. Yet the majority of animal life in this ...

Is a creek just a small river or is a river just a big creek? My opinion is that it relates to volume and constant flow, not the high water ...

When you get outside in winter, it's an opportunity to observe some natural wonders, and Something Wild listeners have questions! Casey asks: When I went outside this morning, I saw that everything ...

Jumping” and “worm” are two words that don’t seem like they should go together. Just imagining such a thing is enough to ...