Scientists used machine learning and super-resolution microscopy to overcome a challenge that has stymied research into the ...

Pollen grains are far more than allergens — they are also nature’s time capsules, preserving clues about Earth’s past environments for millions of years. Pollen’s tough outer shell enables it to ...

Smithsonian researcher Ingrid Romero studies fossil pollen to reconstruct ancient climates and predict future changes Erin Wunderlich Researcher Ingrid Romero holds a case full of pollen slides at the ...