Swiftly developed vaccines may curb COVID-19, even as second pandemic of misinformation rages
Preventing hot spots of COVID-19 transmission has emerged as a key challenge in the fight against the virus
Meet nine scientists taking charge—feeding the world, leading academies, and inspiring social reform
As Women's History Month draws to a close, Science highlights scientists blazing new trails
The Science Visuals design team’s top picks for the year
Science chooses the top scientific achievement of the year, plus nine runners-up
A selection of the most stunning pictures of the year
Scientists watch a warming ocean melt and fracture the ice
At 5100 meters above sea level, one in four residents suffers from chronic mountain sickness
Learn how the elements fell into place
Nine other advances are recognized as runners-up, and three developments are named Breakdowns of the Year
Four competing scopes rely on next-gen technology
This year’s most eye-catching moments in science
A few are favored to win, and some races could decide whether Democrats retake the House
The pictures that wowed us, and made us think
Nine other scientific advances are recognized as runners-up, and three developments are named Breakdowns of the Year
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