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2023 news review

Read 51¶¯Âþ’s selection of the biggest science and technology news stories of 2023

Environment

China's carbon emissions may have started to fall in 2025

The world’s biggest emitter of carbon dioxide is on the cusp of a turning point that could herald the beginning of a global decline in fossil fuel use

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Life

De-extinction was big news in 2025 – but didn't live up to the hype

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Life

A spectacular showcase of animal pictures from 2025

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Technology

AI firms began to feel the legal wrath of copyright holders in 2025

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Humans

The most amazing archaeology photos and discoveries of 2025

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Mind

People saw a new colour for the first time in 2025

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Health

The potential of GLP-1 drugs to transform medicine exploded in 2025

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Space

Chance of a devastating asteroid impact briefly spiked in 2025

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We reveal our favourite 33 books, films, games and TV to escape with

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We reveal our favourite 33 books, films, games and TV to escape with

Culture

The supernova remnant Cassiopeia A

Space

Odd elements in supernova blast might have implications for alien life

Some of the elements used by living systems are far more abundant in Cassiopeia A than we thought, hinting that some parts of our galaxy might be more suitable for life than others

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The six best science-fiction shows of 2025

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The two standout science-fiction films of 2025

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The best new science fiction books of December 2025

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Our verdict on sci-fi novel Every Version of You: We (mostly) loved it

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