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  1. Science & Society

    These are the 5 most popular Science News stories of 2024

    Science News drew millions of visitors to our website this year. Here’s a recap of the most-read and most-watched news stories of 2024.

  2. 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.

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

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

    Readers wondered if mayo qualifies as a non-Newtonian fluid, and X user @Lightning456243 asked how a quantum computer can identify its own errors.

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

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

  7. Readers discuss the psychedelic psilocybin, frogs and UFOs

  8. 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.

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

  10. Readers discuss hypothetical ‘tauonium’ atoms

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

  12. Readers ask about noise pollution and beluga melons