As science advances, its most meaningful moments often come not in a single breakthrough, but in the accumulation of insights that reshape how we understand our world. As we close the door on 2025 it is worth pausing to reflect on some of the discoveries of the past year that stood out—not just for their technical achievement, but for what they reveal about our planet, our past and ourselves. From dismantling so-called “forever chemicals” to reading molecular histories written millions of years ago, these five stories offer a snapshot of the breadth, creativity and impact of modern scientific inquiry.

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