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Bumblebees Can Ingest Several Pesticides Without Harm
In their natural environment, wild bees are exposed to various pesticides that can have a potentially toxic effect. A study by the University of Würzburg has now shown that bumblebees are relatively resistant to these products.

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PFAS Identified in Pesticides Used on British Fruit and Veg
In a new investigation, Pesticide Action Network UK says it identified 10 different PFAS-containing pesticides used on UK fruit and vegetables.

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Caterpillars Have Surprisingly Sophisticated Noses
Caterpillars use their antenna to scan their surroundings, and this tiny "nose" is more sophisticated than previously thought.

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Global Source Water Exceeds PFAS Safe Drinking Limits
A new UNSW-led international study, published today in Nature Geoscience, assessed the levels of PFAS contamination in surface and ground water around the globe.

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Rusty-Patched Bumblebees’ Genetics Reveal Unique Conservation Needs
The genetics of the first bee species to be listed as endangered could help conservationists restore the population by revealing their unique conservation needs.

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Enzymatic Cocktail Offers New Hope Against Tuberculosis
With resistance to chemical antibiotics on the rise, the world needs entirely new forms of antimicrobials. A new study shows that an enzymatic cocktail can kill a variety of mycobacterial species of bacteria, including those that cause tuberculosis.

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Climate Change Threatens Honey Bee Colonies
Using climate and bee population models, researchers found that increasingly long autumns with good flying weather for bees raises the likelihood of colony collapse in the spring.

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Organic Farming Cuts Pesticide Use Locally, Spurs Rise Elsewhere
The impacts of organic farming are not fully understood, as a new study shows that organic farming significantly affects the amount of pesticide used in neighboring fields.

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New Genomics Method To Monitor Pesticide Resistance
Researchers have developed and successfully tested a strategy for using genomics to monitor for and identify emerging resistance to specific pesticides early.

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Shaded Coffee Crops Can Boost Biodiversity
Increasing shade cover over coffee plants can increase biodiversity and provide new ways to combine agriculture and conservation, a new study reports.
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