Meet 5 scientists reshaping the way we understand the world

New scientific findings come out every day. Often, people only learn about the researchers behind some of these discoveries years or decades later when they win a Nobel Prize. We think you should know about them much sooner.

This year, Science News is highlighting five early- and mid-career scientists as part of our Scientists to Watch series. Some are working to solve big societal challenges while others aim to expand our knowledge of the world. Below, you’ll meet scientists who are unraveling the mysteries of black holes, investigating the geology of icy moons, tying childhood experiences to mental health, studying diseases that disproportionately affect women of color and assessing

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