Cats, dust mites, mold, trees; for people with allergies, even a brief whiff of the airborne allergens these organisms produce can lead to swollen eyes, itchy skin and impaired breathing.
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 22, 2025
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Organic beekeeping can support healthy and productive honey bee colonies, and a new study led by researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has found that adopting organic honey bee colony management is ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 18, 2025
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For decades, beekeepers have fought a tiny parasite called Varroa destructor, which has devastated honey-bee colonies around the world. But an even deadlier mite, Tropilaelaps mercedesae—or "tropi"—is on the march. Beekeepers ...
Ecology
Sep 10, 2025
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It's survival of the fittest in nature, and an alien-looking ground mite demonstrates how the most promiscuous males fight and sometimes even cannibalize other males to 'win' greater access to females.
Plants & Animals
Sep 1, 2025
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Aphids. You might stumble across them in your backyard, snacking on your veggie patch, in fields and orchards where crops are grown and even along roadsides.
Ecology
Aug 12, 2025
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In the middle of summer, garden vegetables like green beans are proliferating, but so are pests that like to chew and suck on them. Now, a study in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry suggests growing bush basil ...
Agriculture
Jul 25, 2025
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Tiny but mighty, honey bees play a crucial role in our ecosystems, pollinating various plants and crops. They also support the economy. These small producers contribute billions of dollars to Canada's agriculture industry, ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 15, 2025
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Most of us spend around a third of our lives in bed. Sleep isn't just downtime; it's essential for normal brain function and overall health. And while we often focus on how many hours we're getting, the quality of our sleep ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 7, 2025
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Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are helping to protect honey bee populations while developing new strategies for managing fire ant populations. Honey bees are a vital part of pollinating our crops, while fire ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 17, 2025
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Scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) are helping American beekeepers solve the mystery behind a widespread honey bee colony collapse and its debilitating effects on U.S. ...
Ecology
Jun 3, 2025
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