Grace O’Connor — Health & Science Editor The Democratic Republic of Congo faces its largest Ebola outbreak on record as the Bundibugyo virus spreads across 49 health zones in five provinces. With over 3,605 cases and 1,587 deaths reported by 30 July 2026, front-line health workers have launched strikes over unpaid wages, severely disrupting the emergency response. The outbreak, declared on May … Read more
Computational neuroscience combines mathematical modeling, large-scale simulation, and machine learning to map how nervous systems encode information and generate behavior. Recent breakthroughs span from submillimeter seizure localization using deep-learning frameworks to tracking intrinsic neural timescales across the brain’s microarchitectural gradients. Behind the surface of human behavior lies a remarkably complex web of biological machinery. To … Read more
Maintaining normal blood pressure, avoiding type 2 diabetes, and not smoking between the ages of 45 and 65 are associated with almost 13 additional years of dementia-free life, according to a study published in The Guardian. Researchers from New York University Langone Health analyzed data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study, following thousands of … Read more
While the carrier claims the changes will streamline boarding and lower base fares, consumer advocates criticize the fees as a hidden cash grab. Cut-price fares across the airline industry are increasingly masking a growing web of add-on costs. The new pricing structure introduced by Qantas low-cost subsidiary Jetstar means that starting in February 2027, basic … Read more
A first-of-its-kind Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study reveals that invasive mold infections in U.S. hospitals carry a roughly one-third mortality rate. Researchers tracked about 450 confirmed cases across Atlanta-area medical centers between 2020 and 2024, uncovering a hidden public health threat amplified by climate change and vulnerable patient populations. Invasive mold infections represent … Read more
A new clinical trial seeks to test the safety and efficacy of the Android Artificial Pancreas System using advanced bolus-free features for adults with type 1 diabetes. The 12-week study, known as the CLOSE IT trial, will compare a fully automated closed loop system against traditional hybrid closed loop setups. Comparing Automated Insulin Delivery Systems … Read more
Researchers from Northeastern University and health agencies in the U.S. and U.K. are developing an early-warning system using international flight wastewater to detect pathogens. By analyzing aircraft sewage, scientists can identify respiratory viruses and antibiotic-resistant superbugs before they establish in local populations, potentially shortening detection times by weeks or months. The air is a highway … Read more
The National Trust has expanded Saltram Park in Plymouth by 32 hectares, transforming former agricultural land into a public green space, according to a BBC News report published on August 5, 2026. The expansion, which repurposes previously agricultural land, was announced by the National Trust, as noted in the report, to create a larger public … Read more
Scientists warn that 2026 could become the hottest year on record due to a strengthening El Niño, according to multiple climate researchers and organizations. While the year remains the third-hottest on record so far, behind 2024 and 2025, a combination of human-caused global warming and an intensifying El Niño has increased the likelihood of 2026 … Read more
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is investigating the first documented case of locally acquired dengue virus in Virginia, confirmed on August 4, 2026. The infection occurred in a Northern Virginia resident who had not traveled outside the state, likely transmitted by a local Aedes mosquito after biting another person with an internationally acquired case. … Read more