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2025: A Year of Science, Space, and Surprising Creatures
Worcester, Massachusetts, USAFriday, January 2, 2026
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Brood XIV Cicadas
- Unique 17-year life cycle
- Captivated audiences in Cape and southeastern Massachusetts
Space Exploration
- Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore
- Extended stay on the International Space Station
- Valuable insights and stories shared upon return
- Williams, a Needham High School graduate, acknowledged her roots with a playful "Woohsta"
EcoTarium's 200th Anniversary
- Celebrated as a hub of exploration and learning
- Highlights:
- Human nervous system studies
- Otter and vulture behavior research
Vaccines and Public Health
- Misinformation and concerns
- Experts like Robert T. Ellison III from UMass Chan Medical School worked to clarify facts
- Measles outbreaks, including a deadly one in Texas, underscored the importance of accurate information
Reptiles in the Spotlight
- Goose, the missing monitor lizard
- Social media sensation
- Highlighted challenges of exotic pet care
- Juvenile alligator in the Charles River
- Raised awareness about pet ownership responsibilities
Looking Ahead to 2026
- Anticipating more challenges and milestones
- Centennial celebration of Robert Goddard's historic rocket launch
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