Carolyn Beans
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
About Carolyn Beans
Carolyn Beans is a science reporter covering food, agriculture, and health from her home base in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Her work has appeared in New Scientist, Science News, Slate, PNAS Front Matter, and other outlets.
Pollen and heat: A deadly mix for global agriculture
Farmers and scientists are increasingly observing that unusually high springtime temperatures can kill pollen and interfere with the fertilization of crops. Researchers are now searching for ways to help pollen beat the heat, including developing more heat-tolerant varieties.