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Meet Peg Davis, a Virginia schoolteacher handed just 4 tomato seeds by a ninth-grader; nearly 50 years later, the heirloom tomato she saved lives onIn Virginia, gardener Peg Davis has dedicated nearly fifty years to preserving a remarkable tomato variety. This commitment is a crucial re...- No cornstarch? Use 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for every 1 tbsp cornstarch when you need a quick pantry substitute for thickening foodStarch gelatinization plays a pivotal role in thickening sauces and gravies. When it comes to thickening agents, cornstarch outperforms flo...
- In 2017, a fully automated facility for plant bioscience research was launched to the International Space Station: What NASA studied in space?In 2017, a fully automated facility for plant bioscience research was launched to the International Space Station. The Advanced Plant Habit...
- Lay newspaper 2–3 layers thick around garden plants, then cover it with several inches of straw or compost; the paper blocks light while the top layer holds it downUsing newspaper as mulch provides a sustainable and cost-effective way to control weeds in gardens. This method involves layering newspaper...
- In 1984, NASA sent 12.5 million tomato seeds into orbit for nearly six years. After their return, 132,000 experiment kits were distributed across every US state and 30 countriesIn 1984, NASA sent 12.5 million tomato seeds into orbit for nearly six years. After their return, 132,000 experiment kits were distributed ...
- A small aluminium tray and television rapidly changed what Americans ate after World War II. This recipe became the most popular of them allAmerican meals in the 1950s featured meatloaf and fried chicken alongside new convenience foods. Casseroles and canned vegetables simplifie...
- Mark Ruffalo shares how farm life changed his patenting style after he left city life for a 50-acre farm and grows strawberries and vegetablesMark Ruffalo has chosen to simplify life on his expansive 50-acre property in New York. Looking to minimise clutter and prioritise family t...
- The BRIC-a-brac khana Xi missedChinese President Xi Jinping and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed missed a significant BRICS dinner event. Their absence be...
- From Thai basil to avocados: Inside Oprah Winfrey’s sprawling garden where she grows more than 100 species in HawaiiOprah Winfrey’s Maui property is home to a diverse garden where she grows more than 100 species of fruits, vegetables and herbs. Her produc...
- Pickles, honey & curry pastes gain weight in India's export basketIndian kitchen staples are increasingly exported due to global demand for authentic flavors. Exports of pickles, honey, and pastes grew sig...
- California researchers mixed discarded tomato waste into soil and covered it for biosolarization. The decomposing food waste raised temperatures by about 2°C and created conditions that could help kill soil pestsCalifornia researchers explored an unusual way to reuse discarded tomato waste by mixing tomato pomace into soil for biosolarization. The d...
- R Madhavan sneaks into Kolhapur just for a fiery dish that leaves him salivating: ‘You can feel stinging around your lips...'R Madhavan recently revealed his love for Kolhapuri Misal Pav, especially the fierykatthat he says cannot be replicated outside Kolhapur. S...
- Bedtime bot saves a tired dadFrom fitness tracking to personalised meals and children’s stories, Ramprakash Ramamoorthy uses AI across everyday tasks and creative proje...
- Julia Roberts' hobby has a parenting lesson: 5 meaningful takeaways from 'Pretty Woman' that parents can teach their childrenParenting lessons: Julia Roberts enjoys nurturing her home garden, where her family grows vegetables and raises chickens. This hands-on exp...
- Rakul Preet Singh grows vegetables in her lavish Mumbai apartment, which has a poolside balcony and mini cinemaRakul Preet Singh’s 4,200 sq ft Mumbai home blends luxury with sustainability, featuring elegant wooden interiors, a serene terrace, poolsi...
- Best pizzas are made from fresh ingredients. 8 pizza herbs and toppings you can grow in your kitchen gardenPlanning to bake a pizza at home? The best pizzas are those which are prepared from fresh ingredients, as frozen, heavily processed vegetab...
- Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1984 classic once had a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score; 42 years later, it is still among the best sci-fi filmsThe Terminator film remains a significant science-fiction landmark after forty-two years. This James Cameron directed movie launched Arnold...
- Oregon farmer spent 40 years proving crops can grow without irrigation: How dry farming helped tomatoes, potatoes and beans survive hotter, drier conditionsA farmer in Oregon grew tomatoes, potatoes, winter squash, garlic, favas and other beans organically and without any form of irrigation for...
- In 1990, NASA recovered tomato seeds after nearly 6 years on LDEF; classroom tests found space seeds germinated at 73.8% versus 70.3% for Earth controlsAfter nearly six years aboard NASA's LDEF satellite, Rutgers tomato seeds returned to Earth to inspire young scientists. Millions of studen...
- Not Forrest Gump. A different Tom Hanks film that came out in 1995 has 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It doesn't even feature the superstarNo, not Forrest Gump, or Philadelphia, or Cast Away, but one unexpected film from Tom Hanks’ illustrious filmography has a 100% rating on R...
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