Science.orgMajor outbreak of rare Ebola virus species in northern Congo alarms scientistsNo vaccines exist for Ebola Bundibugyo, which has caused 80 suspected deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and one in UgandaMay 16, 2026
Science.orgMurder, monsters, occupational hazards: Why movie geologists die so oftenCinematic geologists are usually good guys—sometimes gals—but they have a one in three fatality rate, a film analysis showMay 15, 2026
Science.orgRare seals spotted snoozing in an underwater ‘bubble cave’Hidden chambers may provide Mediterranean monk seals refuge from touristsMay 15, 2026
Science.orgMaking eyes ‘photosynthetic’ could treat common vision problemRelocating plants’ light-capturing structures to the eye may fight damage from dry eyeMay 15, 2026
Science.orgChinese-European mission to reveal shape of Earth’s magnetic shieldSMILE orbiter will use x-rays to map how the solar wind batters the magnetosphereMay 15, 2026
Science.orgCDC plan to retire lab monkeys to Texas sanctuary draws ireCritics say proposal was rushed and could endanger the animalsMay 15, 2026
Science.orgMolecules emerge as a new kind of building block for quantum computersStoring quantum information in designer molecules could hold advantages over atoms, ions, and other kinds of qubitsMay 14, 2026
Science.orgIn unreleased document, fired U.S. science board issues stark warning about keeping pace with ChinaThe National Science Board urges robust response to China’s rise in cover letter to its biennial report on the global research enterpriseMay 14, 2026
Science.orgDid this scientist go too far trying to save Ecuador’s wildlife?Alejandro Arteaga’s efforts to identify and protect tropical reptiles and amphibians have entangled him in controversyMay 14, 2026
Science.orgGhost of long-extinct ancestor lives on in people todayAncient Homo erectus teeth from China yield protein variants seen in Denisovans—and usMay 13, 2026
Science.orgFluffy ice could imperil spacecraft landings on ocean moonsWater erupted from cryovolcanoes may freeze into thick but fragile layers on Europa and EnceladusMay 13, 2026
Science.orgBoy’s brain tumor tied to gene therapyResearchers report first cancer caused by virus widely used to deliver genes, but say risk is lowMay 13, 2026
Science.orgGotcha! Odd language mistakes may help identify fake papersA small investigation found identical errors and phrases across more than 200 papers, suggesting they were produced by paper millsMay 13, 2026
Science.orgDemocratic lawmakers demand Trump explain—and reverse—termination of NSF’s governing boardLetters from Senate and House of Representatives question purge of the National Science BoardMay 12, 2026
Science.orgVirologist accused of starting COVID-19 will fight U.S. ban on fundingHHS memo says Ralph Baric had a “pattern of deception” in describing virus studies long before pandemicMay 12, 2026
Science.orgMost dementia patients have multiple brain diseases. How should they be treated?Growing awareness of “copathology” inspires new diagnostic tests and clinical trialsMay 12, 2026
Science.orgChinese postdocs in U.S. hit with a wave of prosecutions and deportationsThe U.S. government has recently convicted multiple postdocs for improper shipments of biological materials. Some see a replay of the 2018 China InitiativeMay 12, 2026
Science.orgTwo skeptics of antidepressant drugs named to NIH mental health councilPending appointments of Laura Delano and David Cohen raise concerns that key advisory groups are becoming politicizedMay 12, 2026
Science.orgScientists ID ‘corkscrew killer’ behind gruesome seal deathsBizarre injuries were not caused by sharks or boat propellers, but a more surprising culpritMay 11, 2026
Science.orgAfter USDA request, Indiana plant biologist locked out of lab by schoolMove comes after Roger Innes complained about the government’s prosecution of Chinese postdocsMay 09, 2026
Science.orgFiber optic cables can eavesdrop on nearby conversationsCables used to detect earthquakes can also capture the faint vibrations of speechMay 08, 2026
Science.orgComputer scientist to lead storied DOE lab through ‘exciting and threatening’ AI revolutionKatherine Yelkin will become director of the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory on 1 JulyMay 08, 2026
Science.orgTrump administration cuts CDC’s key role in global program to stop HIVState Department would send PEPFAR money directly to countries, which could then pay fees to health agency for helpMay 08, 2026
Science.orgAs researchers aim for universal AI disclosure guidelines, the devil is in the detailsIntegrity conference attendees debated when and how authors should declare AI use in papersMay 08, 2026
Science.orgAncient ice core could help explain mysterious shift in Earth’s ice agesRecord-setting Antarctic archive reveals sharp swings in carbon dioxide 1 million years agoMay 07, 2026
Science.orgMagic mushroom compound shows promise against cocaine addictionSmall study that prioritized Black and low-income participants yields “remarkable” resultsMay 07, 2026
Science.orgWhat to do with the passengers on the cruise ship hit by hantavirus?Past studies of Andes virus offer scant evidence on transmission risks, and have sparked debateMay 07, 2026
Science.orgIn the remote Amazon, locals are saving a giant fish—and helping their villagesProject has brought income and electricity while protecting wide swaths of tropical forestMay 07, 2026
Science.orgAI agents may be skilled researchers—but not always honest onesTwo high-profile tools have been shown to make up data and “p-hack” their resultsMay 06, 2026
Science.orgAstronomers unlock a sharper view from JWST using a ‘keyhole’ trickA revived technique could reveal planets near their stars and the inner workings of galaxiesMay 06, 2026
Science.orgCore of Solar System’s largest moon may still be formingGanymede discovery could force rethink of how worlds power their magnetic fieldsMay 06, 2026
Science.orgCruise ship’s hantavirus outbreak puts researchers in uncharted territoryQuestions about the culprit virus and its route of spread remain as health officials make plans for stranded passengersMay 05, 2026
Science.orgCDC leader calls for new journal to ‘elevate scientific rigor’Bhattacharya publicly slams vaccine study he pulled from agency’s flagship publicationMay 05, 2026
Science.orgHave archaeologists found the long-lost Maya city of Sac Balam?Architectural and geographic details match historic descriptions of the colonial, centuries-old jungle refugeMay 04, 2026
Science.orgChaotic whale rescue shocks marine biologistsTimmy, a humpback whale stranded in Germany 6 weeks ago, was ailing and may already be deadMay 04, 2026
Science.orgPushed by Trump policies, top U.S. battery scientist is moving to SingaporeShirley Meng explains why her passion for decarbonizing the global economy required her to relocateMay 01, 2026
Science.orgDeep-Earth map reveals a lost U.S. continentSensor array traces how rocks conduct electricity, exposing ancient continental fragments, mineral targets, and grid hazardsMay 01, 2026
Science.orgNewton’s law of gravity passes its biggest test everGalaxy clusters obey the inverse square law across hundreds of millions of light-yearsMay 01, 2026
