Science AMA Series: Hi, we’re editors and writers at Science Magazine,
currently working on the Breakthrough of the Year issue. Ask us
anything!
Abstract
Hi reddit! 2016 was an amazing year for science, and much of the
breakthrough research appeared in the pages (both physical and digital)
of Science Magazine. Now, we’re working on a special end-of-year issue
that will bestow upon one scientific achievement the title of
“Breakthrough of the Year.” Every December, Science magazine announces
a Breakthrough of the Year and a short list of runners-up. We, the
writers and editors, comb through the year’s scientific advances–with
help from the Board of Reviewing Editors and other scientists–and judge
which have done the most to benefit humanity, answer long-standing
questions, or pave the way for fruitful new research. It’s a tricky
task. Many discoveries take years to catch fire; others seem exciting
but never fulfill their promise. And even when something big happens in
science, it’s not always obvious exactly when and where the
“breakthrough” took place. Here is our list of “greatest hits.” All
that said, we also have People’s Choice award, and this year, we wanted
to come to Reddit to talk about the year in science and what you think
might deserve the Breakthrough of the Year award. Ask us anything!
Participants, from Science Magazine: Tim Appenzeller, News Editor Adrian
Cho, Science writer Catherine Matacic, Associate Online Editor Valda
Vinson, Deputy Editor Lisa Chong, Deputy Editor We’ll be back at 1 pm
EST (10 am PST, 6 pm UTC) to answer your questions, ask us anything!