Potatoes : Science World Report

Apr 03, 2017 04:13 AM EDT

Scientists Grow Potatoes In Mars-Like Conditions

It is sci-fi coming true when scientists were able to grow potatoes in Mars-like conditions.

Mar 10, 2017 04:30 AM EST

Could Potatoes Grow On Mars? New Experiments Reveal

The potatoes could possibly grow on the Red Planet based on the new experiments.

Jan 30, 2017 03:50 AM EST

Cancer-Causing Food List Is Growing; Burnt Toast And Deep-Fried Potatoes Are The Newest Members

Excessive cooking or burning of starchy food items can convert healthy food items into cancer-causing foods.

Jan 25, 2017 03:10 AM EST

Cause Of Obesity And Cardiovascular Diseases: It Is Not Just Eating Potatoes But It Is Also The Things People Do Everyday

Potatoes have always been blamed for being fatty and unhealthy, but it looks like they may not be.

May 29, 2016 07:27 AM EDT

Increased Potato Consumption Could Heighten The Risk Of High Blood Pressure, New Study Reveals

A study shows that high intake of potatoes could increase the risk of hypertension.

Jan 06, 2016 03:29 PM EST

New 'Frankenplant', the Egg and Chips, Grows Both Eggplants and Potatoes

It may be the age of the "Frankenplant." Scientists have created a super strain of plant that produces both eggplants and potatoes in the same pot.

Dec 22, 2015 09:08 AM EST

NASA May Grow Potatoes on Mars Just Like Mark Watney in 'The Martian'

In The Martian, Mark Watney ends up growing potatoes on Mars in order to survive long enough to be rescued. But is it actually possible to grow potatoes on the Red Planet?

Nov 18, 2015 10:59 AM EST

Irish Potato Famine Pathogen Origins Tracked to South America with Ancient DNA

New ancient DNA detective work may have revealed the origins of the Irish potato famine pathogen. Researchers have discovered that the fungus-like organism originated in South America.

Nov 16, 2015 02:59 PM EST

Don't Burn Your Toast: It May Increase Your Risk Of Cancer

When bread and potatoes are cooked at high heats, these foods run the risk of containing high-levels of acrylamide--a cancer causing chemical that forms in the process.