The New York Times asked 100 scientists about unsolved problems in their fields. Responses ranged from the origins of life to human progress. Daniel Lieberman, an evolutionary biologist at Harvard, pondered why humans have chins, a trait unique to our species. He noted that even Neanderthals and Denisovans lacked this feature. While various hypotheses exist, sexual selection remains the most plausible, though unprovable. Other scientists addressed questions like ant colony behavior, the laws of physics, sustainable wildlife trade, and reversing aging. The collection highlights the vast curiosity driving scientific inquiry, from daily mysteries to fundamental principles. The article serves as a roadmap for future exploration, inviting readers to ponder these enduring questions.
Contributors included K. R. Callaway, Stella Raine Chu, Carolyn Y. Johnson, Carl Zimmer, Katrina Miller, Amber Williams, Alan Burdick, and Alexandra Sifferlin.
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