Plant Science Professors Li Li and Micheal Mazourek weigh in on the science behind fall’s colorful pumpkins. From jack-o’-lanterns to pumpkin spiced lattes to pumpkin pie, there is no doubt that a ...

Every fall, pumpkins steal the spotlight with multiple purposes: as decorations, for soups and in pies. But here’s a fun fact backed by science: this seasonal favorite is actually a fruit. People ...

The pumpkin in Tony Scott's backyard weighs almost as much as a small car. He's been tending to it for months, feeding it fertilizer and covering it with a blanket at night to keep it at a stable ...

The pumpkin — an iconic porch decoration or tasty pie component. Some may suggest that the pumpkin defines fall, yet science fails to define the pumpkin. Pumpkins have no scientific or botanical ...