Today, you’ll learn about a potential positive side to side effects, how mega El Niños triggered the world’s worst mass extinction event, and the antidote to pesticides that could save bees.

Positive Side Effects

“How side effects can improve treatment efficacy: a randomized trial.” by Lieven A. Schenk, et al. 2024.
“Side-effects are often a curse. Can they also be a blessing?” by Katja Wiech, et al. 2024.

Mega El Niño

“Mega El Niños kicked off the world’s worst mass extinction.” by Jake Buehler. 2024.
“Mega El Niño instigated the end-Permian mass extinction.” by Yadong Sun, et al. 2024.

Bee Protector

“Scientists hopeful antidote can help protect bumblebees from pesticides.” by Helena Horton. 2024.
“Ingestible hydrogel microparticles improve bee health after pesticide exposure.” by Julia S. Caserto, et al. 2024.

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Positive Side Effects, Mega El Niño, Bee Protector

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