New scientific discoveries come out every day. Often, people only learn about the researchers behind some of these discoveries years or decades later when they win the Nobel Prize. We think you should know about them much earlier.
this year, Science news highlights five early and mid-career scientists as part of our Scientists to Watch series. Some work to solve major societal challenges, while others seek to expand our knowledge of the world. Below, you’ll meet scientists unraveling the mysteries of black holes, exploring the geology of icy moons, connecting childhood experiences to mental health, studying diseases that disproportionately affect women of color, and assessing the impact of climate change on the Arctic.
For the first time, you can also watch interviews with scientists. We hope you will be inspired by their passion for using science to answer the big questions. As always, send nominations for next year’s Scientists to Watch to S2W@sciencenews.org. — Karen Kwon, Research and Special Projects Editor
Erika Moore
Biomedical engineer Erika Moore researches diseases that disproportionately affect women of color.
Alex Lupsasca
Theoretical physicist Alex Lupsasca is pushing for a space telescope that could see the thin ring of light thought to surround every black hole.
Adeene Denton
Planetary scientist Adeene Denton runs computer simulations to investigate Pluto, Saturn’s moons, and other icy bodies in the solar system.
M. Catalina “Cat” Camacho
A child-friendly brain imaging technique is just one way neuroscientist Cat Camacho is investigating how children learn to process emotions.
Marianne Falardeau
Polar marine ecologist Marianne Falardeau investigates how Arctic ecosystems are changing under climate change.
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