Hundreds of unknown species were discovered around the world this year

By Ashley Strickland, CNN
4 minute read
Published 11:00 AM EST, Sat December 30, 2023

The incredible discoveries and scientific feats of 2023 prove just how far curiosity and wonder can take humanity.
Archaeological findings allowed researchers to take intriguing steps into the past and reveal more about our mysterious ancestors and creatures who roamed the planet before humans.

At the same time, technological advancements enabled scientists to make daring leaps forward in how we understand the vast expanse of the universe and our little cosmic neighborhood within it.

Each week brought new marvels and insights, along with dozens of pinch-me moments and awe-inspiring views of the cosmos once invisible to the human eye.

In this golden age of scientific discovery, my hope is that, like living legend Sylvia Earle, we never take the ability to solve mysteries and gain new knowledge for granted so we can better understand how to protect this extraordinary world.

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