Sunflower seeds are a staple of summers at the ballpark in Iowa. "Every time I go onto the field, I just throw a big handful in my mouth," said Urbandale junior Landon Willoughby.

In the study, "Haploid facultative parthenogenesis in sunflower sexual reproduction," published in Nature, researchers examined how sunflowers can form haploid seeds without fertilization.

Sunflower seeds, known as 'pipas' in Spanish, are a popular snack in Spain and are traditionally eaten during soccer matches by supporters.

Ellen Pompeo says she was delayed by TSA for an hour after trying to board a flight with a pricey snack that, triggered a bomb squad investigation. The 'Grey’s Anatomy' star joked about the ...

Seeds may be small, but they can provide a mighty dose of protein along with fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants. Try these RD-approved high-protein seeds.

Learn about the optical rotatum, a newfound structure of light that exhibits a spiral pattern linked with various parts of nature.

Chia, flax, and sunflower seeds are like nature’s health sprinkles. They’re packed with good fats, fiber, protein, and antioxidants — and the best part?

When going through security for a flight back in March, "Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo set off the alarms for a seemingly innocent snack -- sunflower seeds.

Which fats are connected with heart disease? The experts are split on whether saturated fats or seed oils are to blame.

Mathematicians use mathematical models to explain patterns in nature — in this case how, and why, sunflower seeds are arranged in spirals.

A New Form of Light Spirals Just Like Nautilus Shells and Sunflower Seeds Learn about the optical rotatum, a newfound structure of light that exhibits a spiral pattern linked with various parts of ...