The 1990s were marked by marvels that scientists are still trying to understand: the discovery of planets outside our solar system … the mysterious dark energy that appears to dominate our universe … embryonic stem-cell research that has sparked so much hope and concern over the past decade.
Today’s installment of our 50-year science timeline, drawn up to mark the 50th birthday of the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing, focuses on the advances of the ’90s. This list isn’t set in stone, so feel free to weigh in with your own suggested milestones. We’d also love to hear what milestones you’re hoping to see in the next 50 years.
…(read more)