They were washed in with the tide, most likely from China or the US, thousands of miles away -- part of an enormous plastic garbage patch, spinning in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, which you ...

Peaches and plums are both known as "stone fruits" – and both are members of the Prunus genus. A stone fruit is a fruit that has a large pit, or "stone" in its center, according to the website ...

Now, anyone with about $100 dollars to spend on some fruit can take home peaches from Fukushima, Japan. But that hefty sum will only get you three of the perfectly formed, apparently ultra-sweet ...

Planet or Plastic? is National Geographic’s multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic trash crisis. Come to this page often to learn more, and find out what you can do to ...

The best results in preserving come when fruits, herbs and vegetables are harvested at their peak. Toss or compost any that ...

Despite global concerns over the accumulation of plastic waste, the drive to produce new plastics shows no signs of slowing down. According to OECD data, the world’s annual plastic production ...

In little more than a century, plastic has gone from being hailed as a scientific wonder to being reviled as an environmental scourge. It was in 1907 that the first modern plastic, bakelite ...

From salmon to toothpaste, here are the products 31 loyal customers like chefs, nutritionists, and Costco employees snag from ...

What is the best way to thaw frozen peaches? The simplest method is to thaw frozen peaches in the refrigerator, which can take six to eight hours. For a quicker method, place the fruit in a sealed ...

Heat them in the oven for about 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. Microwave: Transfer the desired amount of baked peaches to a microwave-safe dish. Cover the dish with a microwave-safe lid or ...

Scientists have developed a "self-digesting plastic", which, they say, could help reduce pollution. Polyurethane is used in everything from phone cases to trainers, but is tricky to recycle and ...

Plastic surgery is often associated with cosmetic procedures like nose jobs or liposuctions. And while these are an important aspect of what plastic surgeons do, they're not the only focus. These ...