Nature Honors 10 People Who Made a Difference in Science in 2025
Each year, the science journal Nature selects and honors 10 people who have had a major impact on science and society. The list, known as “Nature’s 10,” highlights individuals whose work led to discoveries, policy changes, or new ways of thinking.
One of the honorees is Susan Monarez, former head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She was recognized for defending scientific integrity after losing her position for refusing to approve actions that lacked sufficient evidence.
Data scientist Achal Agrawal was honored for exposing research misconduct in India. His efforts helped drive reforms in how universities are evaluated, shifting the focus from quantity of papers to quality of research.
Astronomer Tony Tyson was recognized for his role in developing the Vera Rubin Observatory, which features an 8.4-meter telescope and the world’s largest digital camera. The observatory will repeatedly scan the night sky to study dark matter and dark energy.
Global health leader Precious Matsoso guided negotiations for the world’s first global pandemic treaty. Neurologist Sarah Tabrizi advanced gene therapy for Huntington’s disease. Deep-sea scientist Mengran Du led research revealing active ecosystems in some of the deepest ocean trenches ever explored.
Together with other honorees whose contributions expanded human knowledge, Nature’s 10 show how science can save and change lives.
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1. Who honors ten people who made a difference in science?
2. What did astronomer Tony Tyson help develop for the sky?
3. Why was Susan Monarez recognized for defending her scientific integrity?
4. How did Achal Agrawal help drive reforms in university evaluations?
1. Which scientific discovery do you think is the most important?
2. Why is it important for scientists to be very honest?
3. What kind of science would you like to study later?
4. Can science save lives and change our future for better?
Each year, the science journal Nature selects and honors 10 people who have had a major impact on science and society. The list, known as “Nature’s 10,” highlights individuals whose work led to discoveries, policy changes, or new ways of thinking.
