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Mysterious Earth Core and Ebola Virus

Updated 2026-05-23 22:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

Scientists are investigating the chaotic behavior of Earth’s molten outer core, which lies more than 2,000 kilometers beneath our feet. Meanwhile, a rare Bundibugyo virus, linked to only two known outbreaks, poses unique challenges for treatment.

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Scientific American

Rare Ebola-causing Bundibugyo virus is uniquely challenging to treat. Here’s why

Bundibugyo virus is an uncommon species of Ebola-causing virus that has been linked to only two other known outbreaks

2026-05-22 15:00 UTC

Scientific American

Earth’s molten outer core is behaving in chaotic, unexpected ways

Scientists are working to solve a mystery of Earth’s molten outer core, which lies more than 2,000 kilometers beneath our feet

2026-05-22 15:35 UTC