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Elation and disappointment as lander goes into early hibernation, curtailing experiments.

Replication of 1993 study highlights same region on X chromosome, but some still call evidence inconclusive.

Modelers move to analyze implications of largest emitter's commitment to stabilize emissions by 2030.

New European Commission says it hasn't decided how it will organize its scientific advice.

Astronomers thought they knew why all galaxies eventually redden and die. They were wrong.

Does any treatment work against Ebola? Researchers may soon find out, if they can overcome daunting ethical and practical challenges.

A push for improving basic care of Ebola patients could save many lives without experimental treatments.

A listing of books received at Science during the week ending 14 November 2014.

Massive seawall construction in coastal wetlands threatens biodiversity

Research exploring sex differences in the human brain must overcome “neurosexist” interpretations

Levitated droplets of uranium oxide reveal a complex structure below and above the melting point [Also see Report by Skinner et al.]

Data from the eastern Himalaya challenge the idea that climate-driven erosion can control tectonics [Also see Report by Wang et al.]

How does influenza immunity develop over one's lifetime? [Also see Report by Fonville et al.]

A circadian gene expression atlas shows that time of day is relevant to the oscillation of drug targets and the effects of medications

Specific mechanisms of somatic growth protect long-lived fungi and plants from deleterious mutations

The presence of a DNA “exit gate” in a tripartite ring of proteins confirms that the ring holds together sister chromatid DNA strands.

The presence of a DNA “exit gate” in a tripartite ring of proteins confirms the ring holds together sister chromatid DNA strands.

Anti-HIV nucleoside analogs treat retinal degeneration and graft-versus-host disease in mice.

The enhancer landscape controlling Hoxd genes in digit and external genital cells is the same.

Mouse-to-human genomic comparisons illuminate conserved transcriptional programs despite regulatory rewiring.

The interplay between gain and loss can provide a route to control laser emission.

The interplay between gain and loss can provide a route to control laser emission.

Sediment cores from a buried canyon upstream of the Tsangpo Gorge support a rapid uplift event to explain gorge formation. [Also see Perspective by Whipple]

An exoplanet’s magnetic field is manifested as a particular absorption pattern in the transmitted spectrum of the host star.

Levitation of molten uranium dioxide allowed structural determination of the solid and melt at high temperature. [Also see Perspective by Navrotsky]

Intercrossed mice infected with Ebola virus show a spectrum of pathology from prolonged coagulation to total resistance.

A combination of hygienic practices could feasibly check Ebola within 6 months.

Preemptive vaccine updates may substantially improve influenza vaccine efficacy in previously exposed individuals. [Also see Perspective by Lessler]

On this week's show: Neurosexism and a news roundup.

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