Today, you’ll learn about a potential positive side to side effects, how mega El Niños triggered the world’s worst mass extinction event, and the antidote to pesticides that could save bees.  

Positive Side Effects  

• “How side effects can improve treatment efficacy: a randomized trial.” by Lieven A. Schenk, et al. 2024.  
• “Side-effects are often a curse. Can they also be a blessing?” by Katja Wiech, et al. 2024.  

Mega El Niño 

• “Mega El Niños kicked off the world’s worst mass extinction.” by Jake Buehler. 2024.  
• “Mega El Niño instigated the end-Permian mass extinction.” by Yadong Sun, et al. 2024.  

Bee Protector 

• “Scientists hopeful antidote can help protect bumblebees from pesticides.” by Helena Horton. 2024.  
• “Ingestible hydrogel microparticles improve bee health after pesticide exposure.” by Julia S. Caserto, et al. 2024.  

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