WHO Announces Ebola Vaccine Trial in DR Congo
WHO has announced the Tumaini Ebola vaccine trial in Bunia, DR Congo, to assess a candidate vaccine’s safety and effectiveness against a strain without an approved vaccine.
Second Rabies-Positive Raccoon Reported in Los Angeles County
A second raccoon in Los Angeles County reportedly tested positive for rabies, renewing warnings about wildlife contact, pet vaccination, and prompt care after possible exposure.
Precision T-Cell Therapy Shows Promise in Resistant Cancers
An early clinical-trial report suggests precision T-cell therapy may slow treatment-resistant cancers, but key data on efficacy, safety, and durability remain unavailable.
What Did the Secret Wheelchair Recording Really Show?
A reported family dispute over wheelchair use raises questions about fluctuating disabilities, secret recordings, caregiving power, and the limits of private evidence.
How Amateur Telescope Makers Build Instruments From Scratch
Amateur telescope makers combine astronomy, optics, engineering and patience to design and build custom instruments for observing the night sky.
SpaceX Launches Starlink 15-15 After Three Scrubs
SpaceX launched Starlink 15-15 from Vandenberg Space Force Base with 27 satellites after three scrubbed attempts, including a Monday scrub and a last-second abort.
Chimpanzees Steal Less Pineapple From Friends
Chimpanzees were less likely to steal pineapple from friends than from other group members, suggesting that social bonds influence competition and restraint.
How the Dinosaur Extinction May Have Enabled Giant Fungus D. rex
The K–Pg extinction disrupted ecosystems and expanded opportunities for decomposers. A fossil fungus called D. rex may reveal how large fungi thrived after catastrophe.
Brewers Defeat Rays 3–2 in World Series Game 1
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3–2 in World Series Game 1, taking a 1–0 series lead after holding off a late comeback attempt.
Jacob Misiorowski Sets Reported World Series Velocity Record
Jacob Misiorowski reportedly set a World Series velocity record with Game 1's first pitch as the Milwaukee Brewers won the opener.