SN 10: Scientists to Watch

Neuroscience
By studying the eyes, a researcher explores how the brain sorts information

By Bethany BrookshireSeptember 23, 2024
Environment
A biogeochemist is tracking the movements of toxic mercury pollution

By Nikk OgasaSeptember 23, 2024
Materials Science
A materials scientist seeks to extract lithium from untapped sources

By Anna GibbsSeptember 23, 2024
Computing
This engineer’s light-based computers take inspiration from the brain

By Claire YuanSeptember 23, 2024
Quantum Physics
Why this physicist is bringing thermodynamics to the quantum age

By Emily ConoverSeptember 23, 2024
Neuroscience
A cell biologist is investigating the balance of brain flexibility, stability

By Laura SandersSeptember 23, 2024
Life
This biophysicist’s work could one day let doctors control immune cells

By Meghan RosenSeptember 23, 2024
Science & Society
This researcher studies how misinformation seeps into science and politics

By Sujata GuptaSeptember 23, 2024

We summarize the week's scientific breakthroughs every Thursday.

Health & Medicine
HIV and illicit drugs are a bad mix. This scientist found an unexpected reason why

By Tina Hesman SaeySeptember 23, 2024
Science & Society
10 early-career scientists tackling some of the biggest problems of today

By Science News StaffSeptember 23, 2024
Cosmology
How did dark matter shape the universe? This physicist has ideas

By Adam MannSeptember 23, 2024
Science & Society
Here are 10 early-career scientists you should know about in 2023

By Science News StaffNovember 30, 2023
Microbes
Evolutionary virologist Daniel Blanco-Melo seeks out ancient pathogens

By Pratik PawarNovember 14, 2023
Plants
Berkley Walker wants to revamp photosynthesis for a changing climate

By Aaron BrooksOctober 24, 2023
Climate
Róisín Commane sleuths out greenhouse gas leaks to fight climate change

By Jennifer LuOctober 17, 2023
Space
Clara Sousa-Silva seeks molecular signatures of life in alien atmospheres

By Elise CuttsSeptember 19, 2023