SEEDS
This Seriously Delicious Homemade Granola Recipe Isn't Just for Hippies
With almonds, golden raisins, dates, pecans, seeds, and plenty of spices, we promise that this is the best granola you've ever tasted.
Hacking Quinoa DNA Could Help Solve Our Food Security Crisis
Researchers at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia say that by decoding the seed’s genome sequence, its DNA can be altered to significantly enhance yield.
What’s Ahead for the Weed Industry in 2017
Pot activist Dana Larsen takes us through what he expects to happen in the next year.
This Giant Vertical Farming Robot Is Coming For Your Crops
It's designed to grow grains for livestock while saving farmers money on labor. But that means it's also coming for some human jobs.
Peru Keeps Thousands of Potato Seeds in an Earthquake-Proof Vault
Seed banks are often overlooked, but they’re an essential part of preserving food security.
All Aboard the Ship Sailing Near-Extinct Grains From Oslo to Istanbul
“We’re using the seeds as a way to talk about challenges within the food system,” says Amy Franceschini, one of the artists involved in the project.
How Scientists Are Ensuring Syria’s Seeds Survive War and Climate Change
Between climate change and war, Syrian agricultural history and diversity are under unprecedented threat. Here’s a glimpse into the ways that scientists are working around the clock to ensure that the country's seed diversity doesn’t get wiped out...
How TV on the Radio's 'Seeds' Entered Three Dimensions at a Tumblr IRL Event
For Tumblr IRL's first edition at Art Basel in Miami, former Liars drummer Julian Gross created a menagerie of multimedia artifacts from TVOTR's new album 'Seeds'.
A Chinese Spy Stole Millions in Corn Seeds from Monsanto
Mo Hailong, has confessed to his role as the ringleader of a group that stole proprietary corn seeds from agro-giants DuPont Pioneer and Monsanto
Kale Is Becoming Too Popular for Its Own Good
Kale has become an integral part of the American diet, and with that cultural significance comes a great cost for farmers.
‘The World's Most Dangerous Drug' Grows Everywhere in Romania
Scopolamine is extracted from Datura, a bush that can be found all over Bucharest—from abandoned parking lots to people's backyards.
Researchers Withdraw Seeds From 'Doomsday' Vault to Address Food Crisis in Syria
Nearly 7 million Syrians are severely food insecure, according to international agencies, and researchers hope by developing new seed varieties they can boost agricultural yields.