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
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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