Scientists have discovered that pollen is a hidden source of natural medicine for honeybees. Symbiotic bacteria called Streptomyces produce antimicrobial compounds that fight deadly bee and plant ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – If you’ve been sneezing more than usual lately, you’re not imagining it. Central Florida is gearing up for a significant rise in pollen over the next few weeks as temperatures climb ...

A telltale hint was on the bee’s knees. An analysis of 127 fossil flowers, flower buds and bees from central Germany revealed pollen particles that precisely matched ancient flowers to their ...

September sneezing? It's normal for anyone who suffers from seasonal allergies, especially ragweed. The typical peak for ragweed pollen comes in September in the Raleigh area. Other WRAL Top Stories ...

Smithsonian researcher Ingrid Romero studies fossil pollen to reconstruct ancient climates and predict future changes Erin Wunderlich Researcher Ingrid Romero holds a case full of pollen slides at the ...

Scientists have invented a pollen-based sunscreen, which their results suggest is as effective in blocking harmful ultraviolet rays as sunscreens containing chemicals that contribute to coral ...

Traditional chemical sunscreens can damage coral reefs. Scientists say there's a fix using one derived from tea plant pollen. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Fall is in the air. Chicago evenings have a crisp breeze. But something has been bugging Annie Andrews. Specifically, bees and wasps and a whole lot of sneezing. “It’s gotten to a point, like, I ...

Minerals such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are very effective sunscreen ingredients, but they can harm coral reefs if used in their non-nanoparticle form. An experimental new sunscreen forgoes ...

When you apply sunscreen at the beach, it doesn’t necessarily stay on your skin. Some of that sunscreen can wash off when you swim, and the chemicals that shield you from ultraviolet rays end up ...

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Reengineered, the powdery stuff could become a range of eco-friendly objects. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. At first glance, ...