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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.

Hidden tree bark microbes munch on important climate gases Some of 2025’s scientific discoveries broke records Earth is bathed in droves of neutrinos spewed by the Milky Way’s stars

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Dec 21, 2022 · The earliest surgery, fastest supercomputer and biggest single-celled bacteria were some of this year’s top science superlatives.

Aug 7, 2024 · Scientists are getting serious about UFOs. Here’s why Understanding what are now called UAPs is crucial for national security and aircraft safety

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