Vaccine trial is a ray of hope in Congo’s Ebola epidemic
Study will first test “mismatched” vaccine but Bundibugyo-specific shots may be added soon
Across fields, AI finds solutions hiding in plain sight
“BootLoops” software enabled researchers to quickly find and attack problems in 22 disciplines
How the domestication of a killer bacterium led to Botox
Scientists inadvertently turned C. botulinum into a tool for medicine and the beauty industry, study finds
Microwave observatory peers into the infant universe
In Chile, Simons Observatory begins hunt for galaxy clusters and signs of cosmic inflation
Deep-sea life is still reeling from the BP oil spill
A 13-year study shows Gulf of Mexico ecosystems still haven’t recovered
Iron at Earth’s heart may take a surprising form
X-ray experiments reveal cubic crystals that could complicate the picture of the inner core
