Sexual selection is a process that occurs when certain traits in animals become more common over time because they increase an individual’s chances of attracting a mate and reproducing. Unlike natural selection, which focuses on the survival, sexual selection is...
When I was a little kid, I spent tons time on our family beach trips pottering around in rockpools. I loved finding tiny starfish well-camouflaged against the rocks. I’d probe anemones with my finger just to watch them shrink away. And I could spend hours chasing...
Before the COVID19 pandemic started in 2020, how much did you know about microorganisms? If you said not much, you’re not alone. The last two years have been full of people talking about microorganisms and the role of vaccines. As a virologist, I’ve learned so much...
