Ten People Who Helped Shape Science In 2021

Nature has released their list of ten individuals who helped shape science in 2021. An Omicron investigator, a Mars explorer and an AI ethics pioneer are some of the people behind the year’s big research stories. Read the list below and find links below:

The Nature’s 10 list explores key developments in science this year and some of the people who played important parts in these milestones. Along with their colleagues, these individuals helped to make amazing discoveries and brought attention to crucial issues. Nature’s 10 is not an award or a ranking. The selection is compiled by Nature’s editors to highlight key events in science through the compelling stories of those involved.

Nature’s 10

Winnie Byanyima: Vaccine warrior

John Jumper: Protein predictor

“The dream is to do something really useful.”