Watermelon-flavored candies and other foods rarely taste like the real thing. But why exactly is that? It's all about our ...

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, ...

One of the great joys of summer is biting into a fresh, juicy watermelon and getting that burst of flavor. Unfortunately, it's not always easy to keep the mess contained. As succulent as watermelon is ...

Summer officially begins this week, and for many, it means melon season. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in 2022 approximately 21.1 pounds of melon were available per U.S. consumer.

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 ...