Before all the science stories of 2020 begin to roll, let’s take a moment to acknowledge some of the big science stories from last year that humanity can now build on in the new year. What were the big science stories of 2019?
Recently, marches and rallies took place around the globe to implore world leaders to act on climate change. This is a global issue that absolutely has local impacts. So let's look at what role we here in Virginia will play moving forward.
As technology advances, we find easier and easier ways to monitor our health. The needle in the skin approach is still necessary for a lot of biometric measurements, but that could change, thanks to some clever thinking and a new invention.
Science helps us answer big questions, and they don't get bigger than this: are we alone in the universe? That's a huge age-old question that science has been piecing together bit by bit over the years. Does this mean we're getting closer to knowing if there's life out there?
The impacts of science and technology on the medical field continue to change the way we live and also the way we get treatment for various illnesses.