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  1. 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
  2. Life

    Sheep earwax can record a dangerous diet

    Sheep that eat death camas plants record the toxic meal in their earwax, a goopy health data repository that researchers are increasingly exploring.

    By Jake Buehler
  3. 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.

    By Sophie Hartley
  4. Neuroscience

    The message-sending part of neurons may be blobby, not smooth

    Axons can be shaped like strings of pearls, research in mice and people show.