#28: Still Alive
Here’s another unique scientific discovery that unfolded this year: scientists believed that an egg-laying mammal had vanished from the face of the Earth for six decades until a recent photograph captured the elusive creature in its natural habitat. The rediscovery of this enigmatic mammal marked an achievement for an expedition that included a number of universities and organizations.
This expedition yielded an array of astonishing discoveries, such as Mayr’s honeyeater, a bird unseen by science since 2008, an entirely new genus of tree-dwelling shrimp, numerous novel insect species, and an uncharted cave system. These findings came to light despite different challenges, highlighting the enduring spirit of exploration and scientific inquiry.