2014 in science
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A number of significant scientific events occurred in 2014, including the first robotic landing on a comet and the first complete stem-cell-assisted recovery from paraplegia. The year also saw a significant expansion in the worldwide use and sophistication of technologies such as unmanned aerial vehicles and wearable electronics.
In November 2014, the Philae lander launched by the European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft performed the first successful landing on a comet (Philae's target, Comet 67P, pictured).
1 January 2014: New computer models show that climate change is more sensitive to the effects of cloud formation than previously thought.
"Mystery" rock? found by the Opportunity rover on the planet Mars – comparison of images: Sol 3528 and Sol 3540 (23 January 2014) (b/w) (solution).
First image by the Curiosity rover of the Earth and Moon in the night sky of Mars (31 January 2014).
2007 in science
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The year 2007 involved many significant scientific events and discoveries, some of which are listed below.
