Year in Review

  1. Health & Medicine

    Here’s how public health fared in 2024

    Viral outbreaks, extreme heat and access to clean water are among the year’s big public health headlines.

    By Aimee Cunningham
  2. Life

    These are our favorite animal stories of 2024

    Pigeons that do somersaults, snakes that fake death with extra flair and surprised canines are among the organisms that enthralled the Science News staff.

    By Darren Incorvaia
  3. Archaeology

    Archaeology’s top discoveries of 2024 include preserved brains and a lost city

    From the plight of ancient Egyptian scribes to the identities of ancient Maya sacrifices, 2024 brought a rich medley of insights into human history.

    By Maria Temming
  4. Life

    Here are 8 remarkable scientific firsts of 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.