Science & Society

These scientific discoveries brought us joy in 2025

Hope for axolotls, make-you-giggle stories about butts and more

A cute pink frilly-headed axolotl salamander looks like it's smiling.

The fate of wild axolotls got a splash of hope this year.

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By Laura Sanders

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At its heart, science is about the joy of discovery — extending the boundaries of what we know and learning more about the world and our place in it.