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The James Webb space telescope had several stunning findings this year that changed how we understand the universe.

The newly discovered tarantula Trichopelma grande has unusually hairy legs for a ground-dwelling species. It’s also much bigger than its relatives — and scientists aren’t sure why.

Is this upgraded version of our favorite budget treadmill any better?

From a piece of cloth that may have belonged to Alexander the Great to an image of our galaxy’s central black hole, here’s our pick of controversial science stories in 2024.

Newfound cells, ancient DNA, groundbreaking surgeries — test your memory of health discoveries from 2024.

For people who have been blind since birth, brain scans alone can’t reveal if they dream in images.

Light helps explains the evolution of our skin color, why some of us have curly hair, and the size of our eyes. And light still shapes us today.

It’s been a big year for science news.

Fluoride is added to tap water in many countries around the world. But why?

From astronauts getting stranded on a leaking ISS and faceplanting moon landers to injured Mars robots and a tumbling solar sail, here are 10 of the biggest space exploration mishaps in 2024.