The larvae of many marine creatures drift in the plankton, then settle to the seafloor and transform into adults. Bacteria often help the critters pick where to settle — and that may be just a snippet of a far more extensive conversation. ...read more
Nearly a year after people received the first jabs, some scientists predict that mutations will eventually outpace vaccines due to basic evolutionary principles. But new shots and old-fashioned methods could nevertheless help us control the pandemic. ...read more
Normal, everyday foods like cherries and Brazil nuts are nutritional powerhouses. Here's how to avoid the circumstances that can turn them toxic. ...read more