A genetic analysis of a melon found in Sudan may point to the wild fruit that gave rise to one of summertime’s sweetest treats. By Veronique Greenwood About 4,300 years ago, someone drew a melon on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Kooser covers the quirky side of science and space. Watermelon is the unofficial fruit mascot of summer in the U.S. Seeded, ...

This Egyptian painting shows the distinctive stripes of a watermelon-like fruit. Courtesy of the researchers You may think of watermelon as a red, sweet taste of summer. The watermelon itself is ...

At the continent’s Vostok Station, less than 1,000 miles from the South Pole, Russian researchers were able to grow eight watermelons in conditions not well suited to the summertime snack, The ...

Watermelon is the perfect summer treat, including for the animals who call the Museum of Life and Science home. And this week, the Durham museum will be treating them to even more of the juicy fruit ...