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By Mar 16, 2021
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Catnip and grapefruit are ushering in a new era of insect repellants

Soon you may not need DEET at all.
By Feb 5, 2020
Animals

A healthy wasp microbiome can fend off pesticides

Scientists hope to one day develop probiotics that shield humans too.
By Jan 24, 2020
Environment

Pesticide testing is flawed—and it’s harming our birds and bees

Computer modeling of both chemicals and the organisms affected by them can help farmers make better choices.
By Jun 18, 2019
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Scientists just debunked a major myth about heirloom wheat

Older isn't necessarily better.
By Jun 5, 2019
Environment

Humans can’t manage this invasive fly—but a mind-controlling fungi might

The insect has wreaked havoc for residents and farmers in Pennsylvania and neighboring states.
By Aug 13, 2018
Environment

Federal judges finally just order the EPA to ban a dangerous pesticide

The agency concluded it might be unsafe back in 2016.
By Jul 12, 2018
Animals

Pesticides are making bees dumber

Even if they survive, they might not thrive.
By Oct 25, 2017
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How to actually remove pesticides from your fruit

Assuming that you should be worried about them in the first place.
By Oct 23, 2017
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Want to help the bees? Keep these out of your garden.

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A chemical meant to save plants is actually killing them—and it’s spreading

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