That rainbow of fruits sitting in your kitchen isn’t just pretty to look at. The vibrant hues of your apples, berries, and citrus fruits are actually nature’s way of signaling what’s happening beneath ...

DEAR DR. BLONZ: We had a discussion at a family event about colors and how they are important signals that there are beneficial chemicals in fruits. There was disagreement over the concept of “the ...

Fruits come in a glorious rainbow of colors. Raspberries, kumquats, lemons, avocados, blueberries, figs; the colorful array rivals a 96-pack of Crayola crayons. But scientists have long debated ...

New evidence supports the idea that plants owe their rainbow of fruit colors to the different animals that eat them. Researchers first had to get past the fact that most animals don't see colors quite ...

When it comes to appeasing your eyes while being mindful of your health, there’s nothing better than a platter full of colorful fruits! Pick a couple of red apples, bring in a few yellow bananas, put ...

Understanding the molecular structures of compounds that give certain fruits and vegetables their rich colors may help researchers find even more powerful cancer fighters, a new study suggests.

We aimed to investigate the associations of colors of fruit and vegetable (FV) subgroups, with 3-year changes of cardiometabolic risk factors. Written informed consents were obtained from all ...

Looking for a way to bring instant energy, warmth, and personality into your space? Consider the beauty of fruit colors. Think lemon, lime, raspberry and orange — these juicy hues can transform a ...

Materials scientists at Harvard University and the University of Exeter have invented a new class of polymer fibers that change color when stretched. As is often seen in nature, the color is not the ...