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Top Scientific Discoveries of 2012
Artist's rendering of the Earth-size planet orbiting Alpha Centauri B, one member of the star system closest to Earth.
Credit: Nick Risinger / Calada
There were many really big moments in science this year. From finding a long, long sought subatomic particle to pushing the limits of extraterrestrial exploration to righting an ethical wrong, science took some big steps in 2012.
While they may not all be discoveries exactly, they all will have a major, lasting impact on science and the world. Here are Wired Science's picks for the biggest discoveries, breakthroughs and moments in science this year.
• Higgs Boson Discovered
• Curiosity Lands on Mars
• The Rise of Rare Variants • Whole Genome Sequencing for Fetuses
• Quantum Teleportation Distance Record Broken
• Life's New Chemical Code
• SpaceX Launches to the ISS
• Earth's Exo-Twin
• Scientists Reach Lake Vostok
• Ending Invasive Chimp Research
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