Pesticides – News and Features

Researchers have developed a new soft robot that can jump 10 feet high, despite not having any legs. The robot's movements are inspired by that of nematodes, which pinch themselves into strange shapes to then fling themselves dramatically forwards.

The pesticide reduced successful mating in bumble bees and altered the chemical signaling of both males and gynes, female bees capable of reproduction.

Researchers have documented surprisingly high hare densities in two of Denmark’s largest cities.

Because of the high quantity of amines now used in US agriculture, the normally inactive agents could potentially be hazardous than previously thought.

The researchers say their study offers a snapshot of how feeding patterns affect penguin health and how mercury pollution circulates in the world’s oceans.

Nitisinone, a medication typically prescribed for individuals with rare inherited diseases, has been shown to make human blood deadly to mosquitoes. It could therefore be an alternative method for controlling mosquito populations.

This article explores the current understanding of PFAS exposure through drinking water, the methods used to monitor these "forever chemicals” and the strategies being implemented to mitigate their impact on health and the environment.

A study found that preventative insecticide use can increase weed populations, particularly marestail, by limiting insect activity that typically controls weeds. However, incorporating cover crops into the treatment plan effectively prevents this.

Researchers have described a novel light-driven reaction that efficiently produces tetrahydroisoquinolines, a group of chemicals that play a crucial role in medicinal chemistry.

This article explores 6-base genome sequencing and how it is empowering researchers to expand their studies to include both genetic and epigenetic data.