What Is a Star Fruit? Star fruit, also known as carambola, is a tropical fruit that looks like a star when you slice it. Unripe star fruit is dark green, but its thin layer of skin turns glossy yellow ...

Our critic A.O. Scott forages the world’s most poetic fruit. Isabella Cotier By A.O. Scott A.O. Scott, a critic at large for the Book Review, recorded the poetry readings that appear in this piece.

Although dragon fruit may not feature regularly on your grocery list, this brightly colored fruit, with its white or red flesh and black seeds, may be worth a taste if you’re looking to change things ...

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From tropical plantations to grocery aisles, getting a banana to market is a complex process—and a race against the clock. This article is part of our Urban Expeditions series, an initiative made ...

A fruit fly might not be the smartest organism, but scientists can still learn a lot from its brain. Researchers are hoping to do that now that they have a new map — the most complete for any organism ...

Got a fruit fly problem? This is a common issue, especially during the summer, says Laurie Stevison, associate professor of biology at Auburn University. She works with fruit flies in her research.

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! An apple a day might keep the cardiologist away. But many ...

Can a catchy little rhyme really be that problematic? Yes—and it’s one way racism was inextricably woven into American life. Get ready to cringe at these childhood favorites. It’s no longer enough to ...

The first printed reference to a Jack Horner character appears in 1665, with his name and associated corner—in this case a “chimney corner”—cropping up in a pamphlet attacking alchemist George Starkey ...