Microscope made from smart phone diagnoses deadly African parasite By Sarah C. P. WilliamsMay. 6, 2015 In 2 minutes, a phone-mounted scope can automatically detect the presence of Loa loa
Rare African plant signals diamonds beneath the soil By Eric HandMay. 4, 2015 Geologist discovers first botanical indicator for diamond-bearing rock
World’s oldest stone tools discovered in Kenya By Michael BalterApr. 14, 2015 Researchers unearth simple cutting stones dated to 3.3 million years ago—before the genus Homo arose
Second Ebola vaccine trial may be too little, too late By Kai KupferschmidtApr. 14, 2015 Sierra Leone study may not have enough patients
Scientists argue over access to remaining Ebola hotspots By Kai KupferschmidtMar. 26, 2015 Amid slowing epidemic, clinical trials on collision course in Guinea and Sierra Leone
New Ebola drug trial starts in Sierra Leone By Kai KupferschmidtMar. 11, 2015 Study team hopes to have answers fast amid slowing epidemic
DNA reveals history of buried slaves By Lizzie WadeMar. 9, 2015 Slaves buried in the Caribbean came from different African groups
Results from encouraging Ebola trial scrutinized By Jon CohenFeb. 26, 2015 First close look at favipiravir data raises more questions than answers
Many caveats on promising Ebola drug trial By Jon CohenFeb. 24, 2015 Researchers unveil results from favipiravir study and try to separate hype from hope
Fighting scientific misinformation: A South African perspective By Kelly ServickFeb. 15, 2015 Thandi Mgwebi describes the struggle to get good science to the public
'Positive' results for Ebola drug upsets plans for trials By Kai Kupferschmidt, Jon CohenFeb. 10, 2015 Early release of results from Guinea trial has Ebola researchers scrambling to respond
A famous Ebola patient who remained anonymous for 20 years By Jon CohenJan. 29, 2015 The first person to catch the virus in West Africa speaks out about the importance of privacy
Ebola vaccines move closer to ultimate test By Martin EnserinkJan. 9, 2015 Studies could begin in high-risk West African volunteers in 1 month
Bat-filled tree may have been ground zero for the Ebola epidemic By Gretchen VogelDec. 30, 2014 Study suggests the first known victim, a toddler, could have been infected playing in the hollow trunk
Dwindling African tribe may have been most populous group on planet By Ann GibbonsDec. 4, 2014 The Bushmen of the Kalahari are remnants of a huge ancestral population
Star statistician Hans Rosling takes on Ebola By Kai KupferschmidtDec. 2, 2014 In Liberia's Ebola outbreak, Rosling is facing the intellectual challenge of a lifetime