Rate of new Ebola infections is slowing, WHO says
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Officials still caution that the disease is unpredictable and could surge again in West Africa.
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Rate of new Ebola infections is slowing, WHO says
Officials still caution that the disease is unpredictable and could surge again in West Africa.
First U.S. vaccine for deadly form of meningitis approved
The FDA now has approved vaccines for all five forms of bacterial meningitis.
Unmanned rocket explodes seconds after launch from Virginia
The rocket that was to resupply the International Space Station blew up after liftoff from Wallops Island, Va.
On environment, Md. gubernatorial candidates far apart
Democrat Anthony Brown and Republican Larry Hogan differ on key issues, including the Chesapeake.
Scientists grow ‘miniature stomachs’ from stem cells, which could patch up ulcers one day
These organoids could be used to study stomach disease -- but they’re still not complete organs.
Why ant queens become ‘sperm parasites’
The males of each species are constantly having their sperm stolen to produce the others’ sterile drone workers.
Chimps know how to plan ahead -- for meals, anyway
A study shows that chimps can make plans -- and take risks -- to make sure they get their breakfast of choice.
Post poll: Americans’ fears about Ebola virus are fading
As concerns about an outbreak ease, the survey finds some confidence in the government’s ability to respond.
Obama rejects idea of state-level quarantines
The president did not explicitly criticize governors for imposing quarantines on health workers returning from Ebola-stricken countries but said that the U.S. should not “react based on our fears.”
Ten reasons why bats are a lot cooler than you think
As National Bat Week kicks off, experts review why bats are needed.
Life on Mars? It might be very, very short.
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An MIT study finds that humans could last just 68 days in a settlement being planned by a Dutch entrepreneur.
700-year-old caribou poop used to resurrect unknown virus
As the warming planet melts more ancient ice, we need to keep an eye on which microbes re-emerge.
An endangered giant tortoise population is finally stable, thanks to some aggressive goat eradication
The island of Española has a stable tortoise population, the result of a 40-year effort.
This diet tip comes from the gut
A new book offers advice on keeping bacteria in your digestive tract at good levels.
Tips for keeping your nails healthy
Be sure to remove gel manicures properly and file nails in one direction.
Segway inventor turns to clean water project
A documentary at the Natural History Museum focuses on Dean Kamen’s water purification effort.
Your favorite candy probably has bugs in it, and that’s really okay
Your Halloween loot is full of delicious and colorful insects.
Jupiter gains a creepy ‘eye’ in this Hubble photo
Jupiter’s moon passed perfectly in front of the planet’s raging cyclonic storm.
Cost of informal elder care estimated at $522 billion a year
RAND study says informal elder care cost would be higher — $642 billion--if replaced by skilled nursing care
Natural beauty at Richmond Park
Hundreds of deer roam the grounds of London’s Richmond Park, where breeding season has begun.
In Liberia slum, a losing race against Ebola
A health worker tries to save two girls in a place where it is overwhelmingly difficult to find the disease’s victims, strictly quarantine them and monitor everyone with whom they interacted.
Quarantine debate turning into a chaotic brawl
The rules on isolating health-care workers returning from West Africa are changing almost daily and vary according to geography and political climate.
Officials move to protect the ‘king of the beasts’
As the human population explodes, lions in sub-Saharan Africa are in a steep decline and could disappear.
Easter Island may have had visitors long before Europeans
The Polynesian island, famed for its huge stone figures, was not as isolated as has long been believed.
Are you addicted to your smartphone?
It may be hard to tell, but you might want to think about how you use it.
Medical-alert systems can help older people living alone
Some companies offer motion-sensitive pendants that can detect a fall and automatically call for help.
Take a look at the self-driving car
Google shows off its experimental vehicle at a Washington conference.
Some insurers cap how much they’ll pay for procedures
But are limits on knee surgery or lab costs good for the patient?
This high-tech tablet could make conversation between the deaf and hearing seamless
MotionSavvy is raising money for their new tablet tool, aimed at helping the deaf get past job interviews without an interpreter’s help.
Scientists identify an unexpected ice cloud on Saturn’s moon
The high-altitude clouds form at the moon’s poles, just like similar clouds do on Earth.
No, THESE are history’s greatest monsters
A sailor sees a manatee, and suddenly we have stories of mermaids. This is how early monsters were made, as a new collection of images from the Biodiversity Heritage Library makes clear.
Ray Clark showed it’s never too late to improve your fitness
Clark hit the gym for the first time at 98, proving it’s never too late to improve fitness.
Protecting lions
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes that African lions be listed as a threatened species. Trophy hunters would be allowed to bring their kills into the United States only if the lions originated in countries with sound lion-management programs.
Here’s what happens to your body when you die
Everything you ever wanted to know about (the chemistry of) death.
Simpler home test for colon cancer offered
The test, called Cologuard, is the first to look for cancer-related DNA in stool.
Sometimes in medicine we just don’t know what happened
The imperfect responses to Ebola, smallpox and anthrax all show how mistakes get made.
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