It’s not easy to say that any particular scientific development was the most important in a given year. But if we had to choose some highlights, we’d opt for these unforgettable events and findings. Read about the year in climate change news here; Read about the year in medical and health news here; Read about the busy year in space here. The dangers of gene editingA scientist’s use of the Crispr
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