These 2018 findings could be big news — if they turn out to be true

Some buzzworthy scientific discoveries need more evidence

ANITA experiment in Antarctica

SCIENTIFIC SCUTTLEBUTT The ANITA experiment (shown) detected two mysterious particles while suspended from a balloon above Antarctica, challenging the standard model. Other potentially big scientific finds also generated excitement and skepticism in 2018.

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Here’s our short list of discoveries reported in 2018 that could shake up science, if they hold up.