The sunflower star's near-total extinction due to a mysterious illness in the mid-2010s therefore alarmed scientists, who ...

A small laboratory in Moss Landing that’s aiming to repopulate the ocean’s decimated sunflower sea star population, just got a leg— or rather sixteen legs-up — toward its goal through a new experiment ...

Sunflowers are one of the few crops native to the United States. According to some sources, indigenous people likely began to cultivate them around 1000 BC. Sunflower seeds probably didn't reach ...

Sunflower seeds, which come from the dried center of the sunflower plant (Helianthus annuus L.), are packed with healthy fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals (1). They’re delicious as a snack, in ...

The possible benefits and negative effects of sunflower oil may depend on the type, though more research is needed. Heating it to high heat may release toxins. Sunflower oil is made by pressing the ...

PIERZ, Minn. — Diversification is a key part of what has helped make the Smude family successful in central Minnesota and beyond. The family has their hands in agriculture processing, cattle ...

Sunflower seeds are high in healthy fats that help keep your skin hydrated. A study published in Chemistry Central Journal shows that these fats form a barrier that retains moisture and protects ...

Sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin E, healthy fats, and minerals that support heart, brain, skin, immunity, digestion, and ...

Sunflower seeds are harvested from the flower head of the sunflower plant. While the seed itself is encased in a black and white striped shell, sunflower seeds are white and have a tender texture.

Sunflower seeds were a fun snack option back in the day, when you’d split a pack with your squad and have spitting contests with the shells. While you probably don’t do that anymore (hey, no judgment ...

As De Soto envisions expanding the industrial park near the massive new Panasonic factory, a small nature park near the ...