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Making Scientific Strides in the Produce Aisle
Science Philosophy in a Flash - Making Scientific Strides in the Produce Aisle
Andrew Pelling shares how pursuing knowledge for its own sake breaks down interdisciplinary barriers and lays the foundation for ground-breaking research.
Science Philosophy in a Flash - Making Scientific Strides in the Produce Aisle
Science Philosophy in a Flash - Making Scientific Strides in the Produce Aisle

Andrew Pelling shares how pursuing knowledge for its own sake breaks down interdisciplinary barriers and lays the foundation for ground-breaking research.

Andrew Pelling shares how pursuing knowledge for its own sake breaks down interdisciplinary barriers and lays the foundation for ground-breaking research.

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Fruit Bats Echolocate During the Day Despite Having Great Vision
Natalia Mesa, PhD | Apr 20, 2022 | 4 min read
Contrary to what researchers had assumed, Egyptian fruit bats don’t rely solely on sight to orient themselves as they drink and forage for food in daylight. 
A fresh, peeled lychee fruit held above a harvest of fresh lychees
Genome Spotlight: Lychee (Litchi chinensis)
Christie Wilcox, PhD | Jan 27, 2022 | 3 min read
Whole genome sequences reveal multiple domestications of this agriculturally important tree and may hold the secrets to producing the sweet fruit year round.
Washington State University Researchers Complain of Industry Influence
Kerry Grens | Nov 6, 2017 | 1 min read
Agriculture faculty members allege funding from industry organizations is tied to their employment status.
Pesticide Residues Linked to Unsuccessful IVF
Kerry Grens | Oct 30, 2017 | 2 min read
Women who ate more produce known to harbor pesticides were less likely to succeed with fertility treatment than women who ate fewer of these fruits and vegetables.
Fruits, Vegetables, and Disease Risk
Tracy Vence | Jun 5, 2014 | 1 min read
Watercress tops a list ranking produce according to nutrient density.
Fiber-Rich Diet Cuts Asthma in Mice
Kerry Grens | Jan 7, 2014 | 2 min read
Scientists show that fiber’s influence on gut microbes affects the lungs’ response to allergens.
Genome Digest
Abby Olena, PhD | Nov 18, 2013 | 5 min read
What researchers are learning as they sequence, map, and decode species’ genomes
Genome Digest
Tracy Vence | Oct 23, 2013 | 4 min read
What researchers are learning as they sequence, map, and decode species’ genomes  
Vegetables’ Microbial Tenants
Kate Yandell | Apr 4, 2013 | 1 min read
Researchers map the microbiota of supermarket produce
Genome Digest
Dan Cossins | Dec 7, 2012 | 4 min read
What researchers are learning as they sequence, map, and decode species’ genomes
Sensor Measures Produce Ripeness
Megan Scudellari | Apr 30, 2012 | 1 min read
The device could help grocers and food distributors better monitor fruits and vegetables.
Sweet and Sour Science
Ruth Williams | Feb 1, 2012 | 3 min read
Japanese researchers unravel the mystery of miracle fruit.
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