pesticides

What do the results really show? ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published a spurious attack on GM crops and pesticides, then reneged on its commitment ...

Can marijuana make your workout better? Probably not, according to a recent study. Four science publications produce a large swath ...

Sustainable agriculture advocates are split over the potential benefits of cell-based meat. Why are these longtime allies divided over this ...

Thousands of pending lawsuits allege that the weedkiller paraquat causes Parkinson's Disease (PD), a connection its manufacturer tried to hide ...

Speculation persists about the causes of autism thanks to an explosion in the number of cases that have been diagnosed ...

Just like anything that goes into your body, it’s the dose (the amount) that matters ...

What is the truth about crop pesticides and their residues in food in 2018? ...

it is important to balance risks with the benefits that pesticides provide ...

Farmers and their allies in New York State are almost unanimous in their opposition to legislation that would sharply limit ...

Recent research shows that lab-grown meat may not live up to its environmental hype, requiring far more energy than its ...

Many consumers choose to buy higher-priced organic produce because they believe organic foods are not grown using pesticides and therefore ...

Most consumers believe organic farming avoids pesticides and prioritizes the health of the environment more than conventional farming. However, this ...

Gene editing has yielded allergy-free eggs that might prevent severe episodes of anaphylaxis in young children. Ticks and mosquitoes are ...

Social media companies are experimenting with new technologies that measure human brain activity. Does this drive to fine tune the ...

Activist groups effectively use fear-based PR campaigns to drive pesticides and other important products off the market. What can scientists ...

Are you getting a potentially toxic dose of chemicals every time you eat fish? A new study has raised this ...

Have we so badly depleted the world's soil that we only have 60 harvests left? No. New "green" pesticides could ...

The European Union is all too happy to allow consumers to eat potentially dangerous bug-based food, yet it remains hostile ...

Does the weedkiller glyphosate cause convulsions? A study published last week seemed to support that conclusion, but there's much more ...

Do pesticide residues on food counteract the benefits of consuming fruits and vegetables? The FDA recently approved a genetically engineered ...

Anti-GMO activists like to point to organic food as free of pesticides. They are not, and some chemicals used are ...

Does academic freedom protect professors who spread scientific nonsense online? The UK appears to be backtracking on a pesticide ban ...

A new at-home dementia test may help predict your risk of cognitive impairment late in life, though some experts fear ...

Poison Ivy plagues outdoor enthusiasts everywhere. Is a vaccine on the horizon? Exercise is great for your health, but a ...

Although pesticide toxicity and biodegradability has decreased overall during the last few decades, many consumers are still worried about pesticides ...

As much as pesticides are a threat to certain ecosystems, they’re also responsible for providing the planet with food in ...