An electron microscope image, colorized, shows different structures of pollen grains, including sunflower, morning glory and primrose. Dartmouth Electron Microscope Facility If pollen allergies are ...

Scientists at Umeå University have found a way to break open the protective walls of pollen grains – one of the hardest biomaterials in the world – without damaging the inside cell and its components.

Recent advancements in deep learning have transformed the field of palynology by automating the classification of pollen grains. This emerging approach leverages convolutional neural networks (CNNs) ...

This is a lonely little pollen grain, sitting on the petal of a thale-cress plant. Although it is solitary now, it was released into the air along with thousands of other pollen grains. This is a ...

This single grain of pollen on the sigma of a morning glory flower is demonstrating the first step in the process of creating a seed. The spikes covering the pollen grain will help it attach to a ...

ATLANTA — After a warm, breezy Sunday, the pollen count in Atlanta was measured at 3,028 grains per cubic meter, the highest so far this year. Pine, Oak, Birch, Hackberry, and Sweet Gum were the ...

For millions of people with seasonal allergies, springtime means runny noses, excessive sneezes and itchy eyes. And, as with many things, climate change appears to be making allergy season even worse.