Science News Staff

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  1. Science & Society

    These are Science News’ favorite books of 2024

    Books about killer asteroids, human consciousness, nuclear weapons and the collapse of the Late Bronze Age were among our top reads this year.

  2. Readers ask about glowing bat toes and a rare particle decay

  3. Readers ask about self-correcting quantum computers, oobleck’s experimental value

  4. Readers discuss cloud formation, Stonehenge and Earth’s frenemy Jupiter

  5. Readers are curious about dark matter, plastics’ effects on pollination and Percy’s selfies

  6. Readers discuss the psychedelic psilocybin, frogs and UFOs

  7. Science & Society

    10 early-career scientists tackling some of the biggest problems of today

    For the ninth year, Science News honors researchers in its SN 10: Scientists to Watch list.

  8. Readers discuss black holes’ trippy effects on time, banned swimsuits

  9. Readers discuss hypothetical ‘tauonium’ atoms

  10. Readers ponder sign language in ancient humans, looped universe

  11. Readers ask about noise pollution and beluga melons

  12. Readers discuss dark energy, Ötzi’s tattoos and sneaky plant invasions