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University of Missouri researchers discovered a new way to grow sweet corn that saves water and money without changing its signature sweetness. The breakthrough could help small farmers across America cut costs while protecting the environment.
Missouri scientists have cracked the code on making natural food dyes from purple corn that survive manufacturing heat and months on store shelves. The breakthrough could finally replace petroleum-based artificial dyes with antioxidant-rich colors from corn grown right here in the Midwest.
Researchers are reintroducing wild traits from corn's ancestor into modern crops, helping plants compete better for nitrogen and potentially slashing fertilizer needs. The breakthrough could make corn farming cheaper and more sustainable while keeping harmful chemicals out of waterways.
A glass manufacturer founded before the Civil War is experiencing its fastest growth ever, proving AI creates jobs instead of eliminating them. Corning is building three new factories that will create 3,000 American manufacturing jobs to meet surging demand.
A California company has cracked the code on sweetness using rare fruit proteins that taste exactly like sugar but are actually good for you. Time magazine already named it one of 2023's best inventions.
When the founder of Jugal's mithai shop died in 1963, his widow was told to sell the business. Instead, she and her family turned one small sweet shop into a seven-store legacy that now spans two continents.
A fussy Punjabi wrestler tired of his bland diet in 1912 experimented with milk, sugar, and ghee, creating dodha barfi that became a beloved treat worldwide. Today, his great-grandson runs the family business, having sent their century-old sweet to the White House on its 100th birthday.
The Texas Longhorns just made March Madness history, becoming only the sixth team ever to reach the Sweet 16 after starting in the First Four play-in games. A team that entered the tournament on a three-game losing streak is now one of college basketball's best Cinderella stories.
March Madness 2026 delivers heartwarming stories as nine teams return to the Sweet 16, while Nebraska makes its first-ever appearance and Iowa ends a 27-year drought. Every remaining team has a compelling reason to capture fans' hearts.
When his teammates struggled with injuries and cold shooting, Alex Karaban delivered the performance of his college career to keep UConn's championship dreams alive. The star forward scored a tournament-best 27 points to lead the Huskies past UCLA 73-57 and into the NCAA Sweet 16.
Trey Kaufman-Renn tipped in a missed shot with 0.7 seconds left to send Purdue to the Elite Eight with a dramatic 79-77 victory over Texas. The buzzer-beater capped an unforgettable Sweet 16 matchup where both teams refused to quit.
Scientists discovered wild corn genes that boost protein by 30% without reducing crop yields. This breakthrough could help feed a growing global population facing protein shortages.
Scientists at the University of Missouri have turned South American purple corn into a stable, healthy alternative to petroleum-based food dyes. The breakthrough could transform how America colors everything from juice boxes to sports drinks.
A former TV announcer in Howrah, India, launched a sweet shop called "Ghosal & Daughter" that challenges assumptions about who gets to inherit family businesses. The name promises a future where legacies pass from mother to daughter, not just father to son.
A sugar substitute 3,000 times sweeter than sugar just became the first precision fermentation sweet protein approved in Singapore. The breakthrough opens doors for healthier food across Asia without sacrificing taste.
Two entrepreneurs slept in a camper beside Canadian corn fields to build robots that feed crops exactly what they need, when they need it. The result? Farmers are saving $150 per acre while slashing fertilizer waste.
Tech manufacturing giant Corning just announced plans to hire 3,000 workers as part of a major partnership with NVIDIA. The expansion will boost production of critical fiber optic technology powering the next generation of AI infrastructure.
A Little River County farmer is giving away two acres of fresh corn to families in need, but volunteers are needed to help harvest it this week. The donation will feed families across 90 food pantries in 10 counties.
Scientists from China and the Netherlands created a biodegradable plastic from corn protein that breaks down in just a month. Inspired by how spiders spin silk, this breakthrough could replace fossil fuel plastics in packaging and beyond.
Amazon just committed billions to bring 1,000 advanced manufacturing jobs to North Carolina through a partnership with fiber optics leader Corning. The deal strengthens American manufacturing while powering the data centers that keep hospitals, emergency services, and businesses running nationwide.
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