Scientists have discovered that pollen is a hidden source of natural medicine for honeybees. Symbiotic bacteria called Streptomyces produce antimicrobial compounds that fight deadly bee and plant ...

The bout of wet weather this spring is doing numbers for the fungi and mold in the Ozarks. The Missouri Department of Conservation shared one reassurance and a couple of bizarre examples.

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Aerobic exercise can include different activities like power walking, running, dancing, and jumping rope. These activities increase your heart rate and challenge your muscles, helping to improve ...

Contributed by Carol Gross; received July 21, 2025; accepted August 27, 2025; reviewed by Martin F. Polz and William C. Ratcliff ...