10 early-career scientists tackling some of the biggest problems of today

Scientists are problem solvers. They devise ways to tap new resources for building electric vehicles and to track stealth movements of environmental contaminants. Scientists are also detectives. They investigate how rules of physics govern cells’ movements and how dark matter could have shaped the early universe.

These are just some examples of how the researchers recognized by this year’s SN 10: Scientists to Watch list are tackling some of the world’s thorniest challenges and most puzzling mysteries. For the ninth year, Science News is highlighting 10 early- and mid-career scientists whose talent and curiosity know no bounds — as acknowledged by their nominators. Anyone can recommend a researcher for next

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