Tomatoes might not even need the rest of the plant to grow. According to a new vision from biologists, this idea could make the way we produce food far more sustainable and resilient.
Microbiologist Han W枚sten has been awarded the prestigious Huibregtsen Prize 2025. The prize recognises W枚sten's innovative and fundamental research into new sustainable materials from fungi-based compounds.
A new project aims to build fundamental knowledge about flower pigmentation, with real-world applications. This may help breeders create more stable flowers, fruits, and vegetables. The grant is awarded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO).
Deep in the lush green heart of Costa Rica, researchers are tackling a major question: how can we restore biodiversity and measure whether our efforts are actually working? 鈥淭his is way more than just a scientific study.鈥