The illustration shows an Agave striata leaf and the molecular structure of its fructans, with water molecules bound around the fructan chains.

Agave plants may be best known for their role in tequila production, but they are also remarkably adept at retaining water in extremely dry environments. In a new study, researchers used terahertz ...

Researchers used terahertz spectroscopy and imaging to gain new insights into how agave plants are so remarkably adept at retaining water in extremely dry environments.

Agave plants, famous for tequila, are also water-retention experts, thriving in extreme drought conditions. Using terahertz ...

Scientists used terahertz imaging to study agave plants' water storage. Findings could improve drought-resistant crops.

Long dominated by men, Mexico’s traditional distilled alcoholic beverage is seeing a shift as more women step into leadership ...

Many people assume that mezcal is just another type of agave-based alcohol, but it is actually an overarching category that includes tequila, as well as the more obscure raicilla and bacanora.

Negronis are popular for a reason, but if you want to really take yours up a notch, you need to swap the gin out for a different spirit altogether.