Science Top Discovery of 2004: Mars Had Vast Pools of Water

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The thread discusses the selection of the discovery that Mars once had vast pools of water as the most important scientific achievement of 2004, as recognized by the journal Science. Participants also share their thoughts on other notable science stories from the year and engage in light-hearted banter.

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  • One participant notes the significance of the Mars discovery and its implications for the possibility of life on the planet.
  • Another participant mentions their intention to create a Top 10 Science Stories list for 2004, expressing concern about the subjective nature of such lists.
  • There are humorous remarks about the discovery of hominid fossils and unrelated comments about a chocolate bar found in a navel, indicating a shift in the conversation tone.

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The discussion does not reach a consensus on the importance of various science stories, as participants express differing opinions and engage in unrelated humor.

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WASHINGTON - The conclusive discovery by a pair of wheeled robots that Mars once had vast pools of water and possibly could have harbored life was chosen by the editors of the journal Science as the most important scientific achievement of 2004. [continued]
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6724037/


First runners up were the hobbits! :cool:
See https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=50855
 
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Nice.
I write a zine and this year I decided to have a Top 10 Science Stories in 2004 list. They're actually rather time-consuming to write! That and I keep getting worried whenever I see other people's lists coming out left and right and what made mine... ah well it's all opinion anyway. I'm going to try and finish mine tonight and post it if anyone's interested.
 
Next to find: 4-meter tall hominid fossils! "We represent the lollipop guild"?
 
A piece of chocolate bar was found in my navel.
 
BoulderHead said:
A piece of chocolate bar was found in my navel.

I doubt it's still there.