At its heart, science is about the joy of discovery — extending the boundaries of what we know and learning more about the world and our place in it. Research over the last year was no exception, delighting us with the silly to the profound. So take a minute to savor 2025’s smattering of scientific treats. After all, research shows that cultivating small moments of joy is quite good for you.
Tiny elephant nestles in human cells In a big (and small) feat, scientists 3-D printed a tiny elephant inside living human cells.DBenitostock/Getty Images
Measuring just 10 micrometers from trunk to tail, a tiny elephant was 3-D printed inside