The Surprising Way Plants May Be Polluting the Air You Breathe

After 40 years of research, scientists at Michigan State University have uncovered how plants use isoprene to defend themselves against insect attacks. A powerful, plant-made compound may offer a safer way to fight pests, and it has been hiding in plain sight. However, might also impact the environment. For decades, scientists have known that many […]

June 18, 2025
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The Surprising Way Plants May Be Polluting the Air You BreatheAfter 40 years of research, scientists at Michigan State University have uncovered how plants use isoprene to defend themselves against insect attacks. A powerful, plant-made compound may offer a safer way to fight pests, and it has been hiding in plain sight. However, might also impact the environment. For decades, scientists have known that many […]

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