Can once-toxic cottonseeds help feed the world?
The U.S. has approved an edible cottonseed created by a Texas A&M University scientist who was a protégé of the "father of the green revolution."
U.S. sends more disaster aid to Indonesia
The U.S. provides $3 million in additional assistance to support the disaster response in Indonesia, bringing total U.S. assistance to nearly $11 million.
How the blind can experience shopping or a solar eclipse [video]
A California company's smart glasses and remote, live assistants are opening doors for the blind and the visually impaired.
First ladies share goals for children, wildlife conservation in Kenya
During her visit to Kenya, first lady Melania Trump visited a home for children separated from their mothers and fed a baby elephant at a rescue facility.
Melania Trump pays somber visit to Ghana slave fortress
Melania Trump says she'll never forget her visit to a 17th-century slave-trading fortress in Ghana. She's in Africa visiting four nations.
First lady Melania Trump reaches out to Africa’s children
On her first major, solo international trip, first lady Melania Trump took her "Be Best" campaign for children's health to Africa, stopping first in Ghana.
How rice could ward off HIV infections
An international team of scientists may have found a way to turn modified rice seeds into a weapon against HIV/AIDS.
U.S., India share farming innovations with Africa and Asia
The U.S. and India are training farmers and agricultural professionals in Africa and Asia in new farming practices that improve food security in their countries.
Pacific Angel builds health and hope in Sri Lanka
Find out how U.S. and Sri Lankan military and other officials teamed up in August on a humanitarian and disaster readiness operation.