The cacao trees that became “superheroes.”

Whites and reds.

The Jewish state has a growing role to play on the continent.

Forget Iran. The red palm weevil could be the enemy that brings Israelis and Arabs together.

Making a different barren landscape bloom.

Making the Arava bloom.

Hagai Ben Yehuda’s bakery uses rare, ancient varieties of wheat he believes date back to biblical times.

The seeds are part of a project titled “space hummus,” which aims to test hydroponic techniques for plant growth in zero gravity.

A test of society’s religious and moral mettle—and of halakhic flexibility.

Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore seek help for 21st-century challenges.

Like many a happy relationship, this one starts with a date.

Meet Methuselah, Hannah, and Adam.

Using archaeological seeds to recreate an ancient variety.

Small democracies facing big threats.