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Dec 31, 2025 · Some of 2025’s scientific discoveries pushed the limits. Earth’s longest lightning and the first AI-generated genomes are among this year’s superlative achievements, along with black holes ...

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Jan 2, 2026 · Amidst a tough year for science, glimmers of joy burst through in revelations from the silly to the sublime.

Dec 16, 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.

2 days ago · Science & Society These scientific discoveries brought us joy in 2025 Amidst a tough year for science, glimmers of joy burst through in revelations from the silly to the sublime.

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Nov 18, 2025 · In 2025, the Trump administration froze or ended about 5,300 NIH and NSF research grants totaling over $5 billion in unspent funds, a decision that reshaped many fields of science.