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Dec 31, 2025 · Some of 2025’s scientific discoveries pushed the limits. Earth’s longest lightning and the first AI-generated genomes are among this year’s superlative achievements, along with black holes ...

Jan 20, 2026 · Scientists and journalists share a core belief in questioning, observing and verifying to reach the truth. Science News reports on crucial research and discovery across science disciplines. …

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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Physics Physics theories about the multiverse are stranger than fiction Cosmology and quantum physics both offer tantalizing possibilities that we inhabit just one reality among many. But testing ...

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.

Nov 18, 2025 · In 2025, the Trump administration froze or ended about 5,300 NIH and NSF research grants totaling over $5 billion in unspent funds, a decision that reshaped many fields of science.

Jan 8, 2026 · Health & Medicine New dietary guidelines flip the food pyramid The new guidelines emphasizes eating protein and full-fat dairy while reducing sugar, carbs and ultraprocessed foods.

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