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Thank you for signing up for the Science Times newsletter. Get ready for us to take you from the frontiers of climate change research to the outer reaches of the universe. START READING TODAY Laszlo Z. Bito, Scientist, Novelist and Philanthropist, Dies at 87 He fled communist rule in Hungary, discovered a treatment for glaucoma in the U.S., then became an author and a voice against authoritarianism in his homeland. By Sheryl Gay Stolberg How Omicron, the New Covid-19 Variant, Got Its Name The World Health Organization began naming the variants after Greek letters to avoid public confusion and stigma. By Vimal Patel As Covid Infections Spread, Nursing Homes Lag Behind on the Rollout for Booster Shots Thousands of new cases have been reported among vulnerable elderly residents in the last several months, as the virulent Delta variant fuels outbreaks. By Reed Abelson Families Cheer, Some Doctors Worry as Nursing Homes Open Doors Wide to Visitors The federal government recently lifted most visitation restrictions at nursing homes. But concerns linger that a full reopening could leave residents vulnerable to another coronavirus surge. By Paula Span Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for the Science Times email from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The Times|Get the NYT app Change Your Email|Privacy Policy|Contact|Advertise|California Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018