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Jan 2, 2026 · Amidst a tough year for science, glimmers of joy burst through in revelations from the silly to the sublime.

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Jan 7, 2026 · Science & Society These scientific discoveries brought us joy in 2025 Amidst a tough year for science, glimmers of joy burst through in revelations from the silly to the sublime.

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Mar 4, 2025 · Citizen scientists make cosmic discoveries with a global telescope network The network has identified asteroids and exoplanets, and even observed major space missions

Dec 16, 2024 · Making panda stem cells, mapping a fruit fly’s brain and witnessing a black hole wake up were among the biggest achievements of the year.

May 24, 2025 · Scientists seek out what’s new — discovery is at the core of science, and scientific journals and news organizations often focus on the latest breakthroughs. But getting to an innovation …