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How science and society crossed paths in 2017

Science events making headlines included a total solar eclipse, the March for Science and devastating hurricanes

COSMIC WOW Science enthusiasts across the United States witnessed a total solar eclipse this year (composite image from Casper, Wyo., shown), united in wonder watching the sky. Some other science events making headlines in 2017 proved more divisive.

Staff SGT. Christopher Ruano/U.S. Air Force

December 19, 2017 at 8:00 am

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