Welcome to Wonder Theory, your weekly space and science digest.
This year was full of moments that remind us why we look at the stars and dig into the past. Wonder and curiosity are some of the most powerful traits humans have, and together, they drive us to ask questions that lead to untraveled roads filled with revelations. Researchers, explorers and innovators found previously unknown species across the globe, the Artemis I mission ventured to the moon and back, and countless discoveries shed light on some of history's mysteries. And the quest to satisfy curiosity never stops. As long as scientists keep asking questions, we will always have new things to learn about planet Earth and the universe we call home. As the year comes to a close, look back with the Wonder Theory team at some of the best moments from 2022. | |
| An impressive array of art and archaeological discoveries created windows into the past this year.
An X-ray spotted a Van Gogh self-portrait hiding beneath a painting, a vast Roman town was unearthed, and a newly found secret tunnel might lead to what could be Cleopatra's lost tomb.
An amateur detectorist also uncovered a medieval love token, the largest pink diamond in 300 years turned up in Angola, and more than two dozen ancient Roman bronze statues appeared in the mud at a thermal bath in Tuscany. | |
| Kick off the new year with some botanical fun. Our partners at CNN Underscored, a product reviews and recommendations guide owned by CNN, suggest the creative board game Planted. In this beautifully illustrated game, you and your friends compete to grow the best houseplant collection. | There's much to reminisce about as 2022 winds down, but fresh wonders will abound in 2023. For one, you'll have plenty of reasons to look up at the night sky.
The new year will feature not only scintillating meteor showers and solar and lunar eclipses, but also a bonus blue moon along with the typical 12 full moon events.
To start things off, the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on January 3. And a recently discovered comet will appear in the night sky throughout January and February. The celestial object's close approach is sure to be a stargazer's delight. | | | |
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