This week's video explores the tobacco plant, focusing on Nicotiana rustica, also known as Aztec tobacco or strong tobacco.

We launched a campaign in May of 2026 to raise $300K over two years and support activities that nurture the interest of all students in ecology. Help students discover new ideas in research, a passion ...

Mustard is produced from crushed mustard seeds and is widely used as a condiment to add taste to many Asian and Mediterranean dishes. With an increasing focus on including natural ingredients in food ...

A seed contains everything a new plant needs to start growing. The moment a seed starts to grow is called ‘germination’. Some people plant seeds in pots or in gardens to germinate. Plants in the wild ...

Seeds are a nutrition powerhouse that can easily be added to everything from soups and stir-fries to breads and salads, bringing flavour and texture. As a family they contain heart-, bone-, muscle-, ...

Fennel is a flowering vegetable that belongs to the same family as carrots and celery. It’s a large plant, with stalks that can grow up to 8 feet tall. Its base is pale and firm, like celery, and its ...

Whether it’s gracing your living room during the holidays or embodying the spirit of birth in celtic culture, the Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris) is one of the most important pines. It is the most ...

One serving of flaxseed provides protein, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential vitamins and minerals. Flaxseed may help lower the risk of some cancers, maintain a moderate weight, and reduce ...

Mojang has incorporated the Cherry Grove biome into the game, featuring beautiful cherry blossom seeds in Minecraft, a welcoming environment, and so much more. But, much like other mountain biomes, it ...

So, in honor of the humble pumpkin, I incorporated perhaps its most overlooked part into my diet for the week—the pumpkin seed. This tiny nutritional powerhouse falls under the “superfood” umbrella in ...

Daniel More, MD, is a board-certified allergist and clinical immunologist with a background in internal medicine. Chia seeds can cause allergic reactions, including itchy skin and facial swelling.