Prehistoric Chili Pepper Fossils Challenge Tomato Plant's Evolutionary History, Study Says

Medicine & Technology Apr 30, 2023

While previous studies suggest that chili peppers date 15 million years ago, recent identification and analysis show that their history traces as far back as 34 to 56 million years ago. Read to learn more.

Capsaicin in Chili Pepper Could Help People Regain Their Sense of Taste Lost Due to COVID-19

Dec 25, 2022

A study of 2,000 diners who had COVID-19 found that almost half of them were increasing the amount of chili pepper and other spices in their food to enhance its flavor. Read the article to find out how capsaicin could help in regaining the sense of taste.

NASA Chili Pepper Project Breaks World Record Twice! A Feat for Feeding Astronauts With Crop Grown in Space

Dec 06, 2021

NASA's Chili pepper project recently achieved a new milestone it broke a world record for feeding the most astronauts with a crop cultivated in space.

Taco in Space: NASA Astronauts Prep Up the Mexican Dish After First Harvest of Green Chile on ISS

Nov 03, 2021

NASA astronauts have finally got to enjoy a spicy, space-grown treat after the successful first harvest of Hatch chile on the International Space Station.

New Mexico Chile Cultivated, Grown on ISS Harvested for the First Time; NASA Says It's the Longest Plant Experiment in Space

Oct 30, 2021

New Mexico chile has been growing on the International Space Station and now, astronauts get to try it after its first harvest. Horticultural scientist from Espanola Jacob Torres is playing a vital role in this project in partnership with NASA.

How Hot Is Your Chili Pepper? Let This New Portable Device Detect It

Nov 13, 2020

The Chilica-pod. This device could detect capsaicin, a chemical compound that helps provide pepper with their occasionally 'painful kick.'