It's common knowledge that rain helps flowers bloom. But new research suggests the opposite may also be true: Pollen from flowers could help form clouds and bring about rain. In a study published this ...

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.

Water spots mixed with pollen form on the hood of a vehicle in Raleigh, N.C. Wednesday morning, April 23, 2025. Ethan Hyman [email protected] Pine pollen has finally stopped falling in central ...