How science and society crossed paths in 2017

Science events making headlines included a total solar eclipse, the March for Science and devastating hurricanes

solar eclipse 2017

COSMIC WOW Science enthusiasts across the United States witnessed a total solar eclipse this year (composite image from Casper, Wyo., shown), united in wonder watching the sky. Some other science events making headlines in 2017 proved more divisive.

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Science came out of the lab and touched people’s lives in some awe-inspiring and alarming ways in 2017.