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  1. Science & Society

    Top 10 science stories of 2016: Gravitational waves, Zika, Proxima b and more

    The detection of gravitational waves takes the top spot in our top 10 stories of 2016. Also on the list: Zika’s devastation, a nearby exoplanet discovery and more.

    By Science News Staff
  2. Physics

    Year in review: Gravitational waves offer new cosmic views

    The first direct detection of gravitational waves will open a new window on black holes and introduce a new era in astronomy.

    By Emily Conover
  3. Health & Medicine

    Year in review: Zika virus devastates Brazil and spreads fear across Americas

    The increase in microcephaly in Brazil has spread fear of Zika infection across the Americas.