Say “chia” and most people think of a novelty item: Chia Pets. The kitschy clay figurines sprout leafy coats when smeared with a paste of moistened chia seeds and faithfully watered. These days the ...

As rising temperatures wreak havoc on farmers worldwide, scientists are seeking new ways to feed a population that is set to boom to 9.8 billion by 2050 BEIRUT, Nov 6 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - ...

Researchers think that cultivating maize may have given rise to important ancient civilizations in Mesoamerica, like the Aztec. (Photo by Douglas J. Kennett via Courthouse News) New analysis of ...

BEIRUT (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - From Aztec pigweed to dragon beans - several ancient, often forgotten foods are making their way to the dinner table in an effort to diversify the diet of a ...