Pesticides

Earth August 22, 2019

Researchers Developing Natural Pesticide Alternative That Doesn’t Harm Honeybees

Researchers at the University of Sheffield’s Institute for Sustainable Food are collaborating with industry to develop a natural, sustainable biocontrol which targets pests without harming…

MIT Scientists Help Reduce Runoff Pollution

Science September 2, 2016

MIT Researchers Help Reduce Runoff Pollution by Making Spray Droplets Less Bouncy

Researchers from MIT have found a way to make pesticides stick to leaves instead of bouncing off, helping to reduce runoff pollution. When farmers spray…

Biology October 23, 2012

Common Pesticides Are Severely Affecting Bees

Bees are the world’s most important pollinator, and without them the planet would quickly go hungry. All of over the world, their populations are quickly…