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DNA had one rule. Bacteria didn’t get the memo
Global issues06/01/2026June 1, 2026
New Ebola cases in Congo: What you need to know
One Health: Pandemic prevention research in Africa
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WHO, DRC officials appeal to Congolese as Ebola spreads
WHO, DRC officials appeal to Congolese as Ebola spreads
With no vaccine, scarce resources and abundant misinformation, the Ebola outbreak in the eastern DRC is growing quickly.Democratic Republic of Congo05/31/2026May 31, 202614:24 min
WHO chief urges Ebola vigilance, early treatment in DR Congo
WHO chief urges Ebola vigilance, early treatment in DR Congo
The director-general said he would meet with officials and communities to tackle challenges to containing the outbreak.Democratic Republic of Congo05/30/2026May 30, 202602:43 min
Fossil of prehistoric elephant relative rebuilt in Bavaria
Fossil of prehistoric elephant relative rebuilt in Bavaria
A spectacular skeleton of a prehistoric relation of modern elephants is on display in Munich for the first time.Germany05/30/2026May 30, 202603:20 min
Rumors and misinformation fuel Ebola crisis in DR Congo
Rumors and misinformation fuel Ebola crisis in DR Congo
Rumors have spread distrust, triggering violence, the destruction of aid sites and the escape of infected patients.Democratic Republic of Congo05/29/2026May 29, 202602:12 min
The Superbug spill: When medicine goes rogue
The Superbug spill: When medicine goes rogue
Pharmaceuticals have been found in waterways almost everywhere in the world, fueling antibiotic-resistant superbugs.Global issues05/29/2026May 29, 2026
Inside the race to detect Ebola in the DRC
Inside the race to detect Ebola in the DRC
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, lab teams work around the clock when there’s an Ebola outbreak.Democratic Republic of Congo05/28/2026May 28, 202601:14 minShow moreSkip next section Latest show
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The key to your immune and lymphatic system
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The key to your immune and lymphatic system
What we eat can boost our immune system and keep our lymphatic system flowing. That and more on in Good Shape. 05/29/2026May 29, 202626:04 minSkip next section All Shows
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Extreme weather
Heavy flooding, severe storms, record heat waves — climate change has brought an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. This is affecting people, ecosystems and economies around the world.
Laos: Five people rescued from flooded cave
Laos: Five people rescued from flooded cave
Five people who were found some days ago have been freed after rescuers pumped water out of the cave system.Laos05/30/2026May 30, 2026
Laos cave rescue: race against time, terrain and rain
Laos cave rescue: race against time, terrain and rain
Five villagers trapped in a flooded cave one week ago have been found alive. Divers now have to try and get them out. Laos05/28/2026May 28, 202613:39 min
Earth on track for record heat over next 5 years — UN report
Earth on track for record heat over next 5 years — UN report
Meteorologists predict a high chance that global average temperatures could reach record levels between 2026-2030. Global issues05/28/2026May 28, 2026
Why Europe is getting so hot
Why Europe is getting so hot
Europe is sweltering under extreme heat that has broken records and claimed lives. Why is the continent heating so fast?Europe05/28/2026May 28, 2026
Under the ‘heat dome’: Europe’s first heat wave of 2026
Under the ‘heat dome’: Europe’s first heat wave of 2026
A “heat dome” is driving temperatures around Europe into record-breaking territory — just a taste of what’s to come? Europe05/27/2026May 27, 202601:29 min
India news: Modi warns of heat wave dangers
India news: Modi warns of heat wave dangers
The prime minister has said Indians must heed heatstroke warning signs with deaths reported from the current heat wave. India05/27/2026May 27, 2026Explore moreSkip next section In the spotlight
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Examining the 51 new UFO videos released by the Pentagon
A Harvard astrophysicist discusses the latest videos released by the US, which show objects moving in inexplicable ways.Global issues05/24/2026May 24, 202628:53 min
Enhanced Games: Why ‘crippling injuries’ are the least of it
Doping is nothing new. But bioethicists are concerned we’re opening the gates to altering our fundamental human biology.United States of America05/24/2026May 24, 2026
Hearing aids may cut noise by reading brain signals
Researchers are developing a technology that reads brain signals and adjusts hearing aid volume dynamically.North America05/19/2026May 19, 2026Skip next section Living
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India’s ‘liquid trees’ could help cities breathe again
Indian scientists are growing microscopic algae in tanks that absorb more CO2 than trees — and produce a superfood.India05/15/2026May 15, 202606:07 min
‘Full maritime exclusion zone’ as Hondius cruise evacuated
Passengers exposed to a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship have been evacuated to receive medical attention. Spain05/10/2026May 10, 202615:59 min
Can we live longer with biohacking?
The wealthy in Britain are doing everything to live longer. But do expensive treatments really work?United Kingdom04/28/2026April 28, 202602:13 minSkip next section Embedded external element
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