The most readily available drugs against influenza have abruptly declined in effectiveness in the past decade. Then, with the help of satellites, scientists have obtained the first-ever photos of an expanse of seawater filled with bioluminescent bacteria. Plus, biofuels made from waste agricultural plant matter are gaining prominence as new technologies make them increasingly competitive with petroleum fuels.
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