Wild animals are changing their schedules in response to human presence. As people continue to push deeper into once-quiet landscapes, many mammals are responding by becoming more nocturnal, slipping ...

(Beyond Pesticides, December 5, 2024) A novel, comprehensive study published in Science reviews a library of 1,024 different chemicals (herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and plant inhibitors) ...

L. F. Winans, W. C. Dewey and C. M. Dettor Radiation Research publishes articles dealing with radiation effects and related subjects in the areas of physics, chemistry, biology and medicine, including ...

Parasitic infections are common, but how they shape ecosystem-level processes is understudied. Using a mathematical model and meta-analysis, we explored the potential for helminth parasites to trigger ...

Insecticides can help protect crops against troublesome pests, but they also pose a risk for beneficial insects such as pollinators. A new study led by researchers at Penn State provided insight into ...

(Beyond Pesticides, July 31, 2025) A study published in Environmental Advances finds that hundreds of honeybee hives across central and northern Italy are contaminated with various pesticides and ...

Fire survivors know that “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” is more than a Broadway show-stopping song; in fires, it’s a life-stopping threat. Smoke inhalation is the leading cause of U.S. fire deaths. Even ...