The European Commission received the go-ahead Monday to slap a two-year ban across the European Union on the use of pesticides blamed for a sharp decline in bee populations, an EU diplomat said.

Biology - Ecology

Apr 29, 2013 5 / 5 (3) 1

The EU appears set to impose a two-year ban on the use of insecticides blamed for a sharp and worrying decline in bee populations, an EU source said Thursday.

Biology - Ecology

Apr 25, 2013 5 / 5 (2) 0

(Phys.org) —Black and Hispanic homebuyers paid about 3.5 percent more for comparable homes in four metropolitan U.S. markets than white buyers did, according to a Duke University-led analysis of more than 2 million home ...

Other Sciences - Social Sciences

Apr 23, 2013 1 / 5 (1) 0

The European Commission said Monday it would draw up "stringent" measures to protect bees from dangers attributed to certain pesticides, but pulled back from an anticipated ban.

Biology - Ecology

Jan 28, 2013 4 / 5 (3) 1

(AP)—A retired Kodak scientist and the inventor of a widely used color filter array that bears his name has died. Bryce Bayer was 83.

Technology - Other

Nov 23, 2012 5 / 5 (2) 0

German chemicals and pharmaceuticals giant Bayer withdrew from a battle to buy US-based Schiff Nutrition International on Tuesday, ruling out an increase to its bid against a rival counter offer.

Technology - Business

Nov 20, 2012 not rated yet 0

The US Supreme Court on Thursday allowed a class-action suit by alleged victims of the anti-cholesterol drug Baycol, which was taken off the market in 2001 by German pharmaceuticals giant Bayer.

Medicine & Health - Medications

Jun 16, 2011 not rated yet 0

German chemical and pharmaceutical group Bayer said Monday that its Alpharadin treatment for prostate cancer has shown positive results in advanced trials.

Medicine & Health - Cancer

Jun 06, 2011 not rated yet 0

Bayer AG is looking for a speedy remedy for stagnant aspirin sales. The company is introducing a reformulated aspirin today that works in half the time of its regular aspirin.

Medicine & Health - Medications

May 29, 2011 2.5 / 5 (2) 1

(AP) -- Plan on getting your swine flu shot at work? Don't count on it. The new vaccine will be rationed initially to groups most at risk of contracting the virus or developing complications - children and ...

Medicine & Health - Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Sep 16, 2009 1 / 5 (1) 1