Spring is well underway, bringing with it migrating birds and blossoming trees. For some, spring also marks the start of allergy season. According to the CDC, 19.2 million adults and 5.2 million children in the U.S. suffer from seasonal allergies or hay fever. Due to climate … [Read more...] about Here’s how to prepare for allergy season
Pollen
“Invisible” UV bull’s-eye is vital in attracting pollinators to flowers
Here at The Optimist Daily, we hold a special tenderness in our hearts for our planet's pollinators. Mini-beasts, like bees and butterflies, have the integral role of spreading pollen from plant-to-plant facilitating their reproduction. In return, the plants provide the insects … [Read more...] about “Invisible” UV bull’s-eye is vital in attracting pollinators to flowers
Sunflower pollen could provide tougher 3D-bioprinting ink
3D-bioprinting replacement body parts require the use of bio-inks that are not only biocompatible but are also strong yet flexible at the same time. Currently used materials, however, have a hard time supporting themselves, which means that they have to be printed with supporting … [Read more...] about Sunflower pollen could provide tougher 3D-bioprinting ink
Suffering from allergies? Use these tips to deal with them properly
Spring can be the most delightful season of the year…unless you suffer from allergies. If you’re one of those people who huff and puff when pollen gets into the air, then springtime can be a miserable few months characterized by itchy red eyes and runny noses. And to make matters … [Read more...] about Suffering from allergies? Use these tips to deal with them properly