EFSA panel publishes GMO model
It was developed to look specifically at the impact of pollen from Monsanto’s Bt-maize Mon 810 on butterflies like the European Peacock and the Red Admiral, and the Diamondback moth.
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Scientist tracks origins of bootleg honey from China
One scientist spends hours at a time peering at slides of pollen samples, comparing them to track down the origins of honey with questionable heritage. Some of the samples contain labels from other countries when in fact they originated in China but were re-routed to avoid tariffs of up to 500 percent, he says.
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High pollen counts torment allergy sufferers
Exceptionally high pollen counts are making allergy sufferers particularly miserable this spring. “It has been absolutely awful,” said Dr. Martha Hutson at the Allergy Care Center in Fayetteville. “I…
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Like Origami, Pollen Grains Fold Just So
Researchers studied pollen from lilies and other flowers, and their work could have implications for engineers.
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A.M. roundup: Rain in forecast check gas prices, flights, pollen levels
Today: Sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph.
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Record-Breaking Pollen Counts Fuel Miserable Allergy Season
This year’s late spring is bringing a burst of warm days and beautiful flowers. Unfortunately, it’s also made millions of allergy sufferers miserable. And, scientists say, the awful season could be a sign of worse suffering to come.
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Volvo Pollen Filters Offer Relief from Hayfever
If itchy eyes, blocked noses and constant sneezing sound familiar during this hay fever season, come and sit in a Volvo. All new Volvo cars can help provide relief to the 8-10 million hay fever sufferers in the UK thanks to the standard fitment of a pollen filter.
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Spring allergy season kicks into high gear
This has to be the worst spring allergy season ever! Just like last spring was the worst ever! And the spring before that!
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Baywalk managers to update St. Pete City Council
The city council is expected to hear from BayWalk managers today on its tenants and vacancy rate.
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No rain until Thursday
Forecasters predict nice days with highs around 80 and overnight lows in the mid- to upper-50s through Thursday, then a chance of scattered showers comes in at 20 to 40 percent from Thursday all the way until at least Monday. Experts say the pollen count may cause some discomfort, and that may persist until conditions get hotter and drier.
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