And the biggest scientific breakthrough of 2019 is …
Science chooses the top scientific achievement of the year, plus nine runners-up
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Podcast: Breakthrough of the Year, our favorite online news stories, and the year in books
On this week’s show: Our last of this year—we cover the Breakthrough of the Year; the best of online news; and science books, games, and films to check out for yourself or as a gift -
2020 U.S. spending bill restricts some animal research, pushes for lab animal retirement
Monkey, cat, and dog studies scrutinized at several federal agencies -
Scientists have discovered the world’s oldest forest—and its radical impact on life
Fossil roots helped suck up carbon from atmosphere, fundamentally changing the climate -
Trump to nominate Arizona State computer scientist to lead the National Science Foundation
Sethuraman Panchanathan would succeed France Córdova in 6-year post -
Science groups, senator warn Trump administration not to change publishing rules
Letters blast rumored shift to immediate open access for taxpayer-funded studies -
Wanted: €1 billion for troubled German nuclear physics facility
Physicists hope member states will cover the Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research’s massive budget overrun -
Howard Hughes Medical Institute faces race, sex bias lawsuits by two Asian American biologists
Powerhouse funder rejects claims of women who recently lost plum awards -
Trump nominates acting NOAA leader to be permanent chief
Neil Jacobs has doctorate in numerical weather prediction -
Ancient human species made ‘last stand’ 100,000 years ago on Indonesian island
Redating of famed 1930s excavation shows Homo erectus lingered late enough to potentially leave traces of DNA in some living people -
This 7000-year-old wall was the earliest known defense against rising seas. It failed
Sea wall was built as melting glaciers drowned coastal settlements across the globe -
What’s it like to install a weather station at the top of the world?
Scientists brave frozen drills, limited oxygen, and more to install sensors on Mount Everest -
Playing with tools—and weapons—was a ‘normal’ part of prehistoric childhood
Child-size spear throwers from 1700 years ago suggest ancient kids learned fast -
Mysterious monarch migrations may be triggered by the angle of the Sun
Massive volunteer effort helps scientists analyze migration patterns -
European exoplanet mission will scrutinize known worlds
The Characterizing Exoplanet Satellite will resolve debates over exoplanet sizes -
Dog brains have a knack for numbers, much like ours
Study finds evidence of “the approximate number system” in canines -
Chimps create ‘rock music’ by throwing stones at trees
Apes pick best sounding trees, possibly as a way to communicate -
As fires rage across Australia, fears grow for rare species
Plants and animals with small ranges and few individuals at high risk -
'Polygenic' profile could better predict disease risk for those with cancer mutations
Genetic background strongly modifies impact of single gene mutations predisposing people to heart disease or cancer -
Nearly 6000-year-old chewing gum reveals life of ancient girl
Made of birch pitch, the gum was found at an archaeological site in Denmark -
New website aims to gather all those camera trap mugs of wildlife
Wildlife Initiatives will use artificial intelligence to help analyze pictures -
Final 2020 spending bill is kind to U.S. research
NIH gets 7%, NSF only 2.5%, as Congress ignores Trump’s proposed cuts -
Watch a NASA spacecraft probe the mysteries of the martian atmosphere
MAVEN hopes to provide a better understanding of the Red Planet -
As coral reefs suffered around the world, those in French Polynesia were thriving
Survey finds these South Pacific islands had healthy coral and fish populations
