10
Apr
City ‘semen trees’ on the wane
The future isn’t looking great for the Callery pear, an urban tree beloved for its beauty but bemoaned for its odor.

10
Apr
City ‘semen trees’ on the wane
The future isn’t looking great for the Callery pear, an urban tree beloved for its beauty but bemoaned for its odor.
01
Apr
Could global warming bring the worst allergy season ever?
Scientists agree that this spring will bring record amounts of pollen into the air, causing runny noses and dirty cars everywhere.
26
Mar
Pollen counts — and allergies — expected to double by 2040
Climate change will cause pollen counts to boom, according to new research.
29
Nov
Pollen ‘pills’ could deliver vaccines to soldiers
DARPA-funded researchers are looking into utilizing tiny yet tough pollen shells to create oral vaccines for soldiers while they are in battle.
22
May
The worst big cities for people with allergies
Which cities are the most difficult to live in for allergy sufferers and what you can do to minimize the symptoms.
02
May
Why are pollen allergies so common?
One widely-accepted theory postulates that our obsession with cleanliness is making us more sensitive.
26
Mar
Foods to avoid for pollen allergies
What foods shouldn’t you eat if you want to keep pollen allergies in check?
22
Mar
Worst U.S. cities for allergies revealed
This year’s allergy season is coming earlier than usual because of this winter’s warmer temperatures. Who will be hit the hardest?
07
Jun
Americans are experiencing one of the worst allergy seasons in years, but it’s even worse in these cities.
29
May
Foods to avoid for pollen allergies
We’ve got ideas for what foods you should not eat if you want to keep pollen allergies in check.