He Helped Discover Ebola 50 Years Ago. He’s Still Worried.
In an interview, Dr. Peter Piot recalled when he first saw the spindly virus under a microscope and reflected on a five-decade career spent fighting two deadly pathogens.
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In an interview, Dr. Peter Piot recalled when he first saw the spindly virus under a microscope and reflected on a five-decade career spent fighting two deadly pathogens.
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Read MoreHundreds of new A.I.-generated findings moved the frontiers of higher math in a single day — dispelling any doubt that the field is forever changed.
Read MoreWe asked 100 scientists about unsolved problems in their fields. They sent back provocations — on the origins of life, the possibilities for human progress and much more.
Read MoreIn our field of applied mathematics, the long, human process of trial and error — not just the solutions themselves — is often what has led to progress.
Read MoreJoan Birman thought her major discoveries were behind her. Then came an email from a young neighbor — a girl who knew little but wanted to learn.
Read MoreGiven access to email, A.I. agents have started reaching out to the philosophers and researchers exploring deep questions about them.
Read MoreAnalysis by the company’s DeepMind unit suggests that an A.I.-enabled model delivers accurate forecasts a day or more before conventional models can.
Read MoreWe aren’t the only animals that like to take care of other species. A new study finds that the roots of keeping a pet may stretch deep into our primate past.
Read MoreThe agency had initially refused to even review the application but reversed course after a public outcry.
Read MoreThe agency had initially refused to even review the application but reversed course after a public outcry.
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