Hayfever sufferers have Swiss scientist Martin Oeggerli to thank, because his pictres of pollen may help them face the fear of an invisible enemy. Oeggerli took 10 years to perfect the technique on a 250,000-pound microscope.
He said his work, a mixture of science and art, aims to "show a hidden but unimaginably beautiful realm of our planet".
What Causes Hayfever?
Pollen is the cause of Hayfever which affects nearly 20% of the population in most economically developed countries
Pollen is the cause of Hayfever which affects nearly 20% of the population in most economically developed countries
As omages come out in shades of grey, Martin colours the pictures himself on a computer.
"To take 10 images of one item takes two days - it makes these pictures unique," the Daily Express quoted him as saying.
Japanese Mobile Ringtone 'Cures Hayfever'
A new spring-time offering -- a mobile phone application to cure hayfever, has been brought out by the Japanese firm behind a dog-bark translation machine and cellphone ring tones meant
A new spring-time offering -- a mobile phone application to cure hayfever, has been brought out by the Japanese firm behind a dog-bark translation machine and cellphone ring tones meant
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Living on Farm During Pregnancy Could Mean Less Chances of Asthma to the Child
Living on farm during pregnancy could mean less chances of asthma to the child, a study shows.
Living on farm during pregnancy could mean less chances of asthma to the child, a study shows.
Allergies Reaching Epidemic Proportions in UK
Allergies are fast reaching epidemic proportions in the UK, says a committee of the House of Lords.
Allergies are fast reaching epidemic proportions in the UK, says a committee of the House of Lords.
