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Coal

Another way to look at the fossil record? By examining coal.

Science

If you’re like most people, you probably think of coal as a chunk of black fossil fuel. Geologist Jen O’Keefe sees it differently.

Paper Mulberry

Hayfever sufferers, be warned — avoid at all costs the allergy capital of the world

Health & Medicine
Paper Mulberry

Hayfever sufferers, be warned — avoid at all costs the allergy capital of the world

Health & Medicine

When it comes to honey, in many stores you’re not getting what you think

Environment

Allergic reaction to climate change

Health & Medicine
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The Bee’s Knees

Due to recent innovations, some honeybees can now carry pesticides that kill viruses, along with the usual pollen as they carry out their flights. Commentator Ruth Page remarks on this and other notable scientific discoveries.

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The Bee’s Knees

Due to recent innovations, some honeybees will be carrying pesticides that kill viruses, along with the usual pollen this spring. Commentator Ruth Page remarks on this and other notable scientific discoveries.

Allergic Reaction to Climate Change

As temperatures rise, so do pollen counts and populations of stinging insects.

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Allergic reaction to climate change

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Alaska used to be a great place to live if you have allergies as pollen counts are low on a tundra. But with climate change, n tundra giving way to flora and insects are moving in. Host Bruce Gellerman talks with Jeffrey Demain, founder/director of the Alaska Allergy Asthma and Immunology Center, about climate change and allergy development.

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