Long a symbol of the unattainable, blue roses will be for sale this fall in the United States and Canada. Named "Applause," the rose is genetically modified to synthesize delphinidin, a pigment ...

A Japanese company on Monday announced plans to bring genetically modified blue roses to market in 2009, saying the flowers will appeal to the luxury gift giver. Suntory Ltd., known largely as a ...

Blue roses, carnations, lilies ... Chrysanthemums are everywhere there, appearing on coins, passports, clothing, and art. They symbolize autumn, but also the monarchy, the imperial throne ...

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto.