Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hand holding up a watermelon - Iuliia Bondar/Getty Images "I knew the way you know about a good melon," so says one half of a ...

Add Popular Science (opens in a new tab) More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results.

Simple checks like weight, field spot colour, surface texture and basic home tests can help you identify fresh, naturally ...

Ever stood in front of a pile of watermelons at the market, tapping, sniffing, squinting, and still walked away with one that tasted like cucumber water? We can relate. Picking a ripe watermelon is a ...

Picking the perfect watermelon is tricky! We've all been there - you're at the Farmer's market and they have a tray of samples out. You take a bite and it's the best watermelon you've ever had! So you ...

Looking for the perfect summer snack? A ripe, sweet watermelon is hard to beat — if you know how to pick a good one. Watermelon sweetness is measured using the Brix scale, which indicates the sugar ...

A sweet, juicy watermelon can brighten even the dreariest summer day. On the other hand, a bland one can be a disappointment — especially if you’ve been looking forward to it all day. Finding a ripe, ...