2019 Breakthrough of the Year

Learn about our Breakthrough of the Year: the first image of the a black hole. Nine other advances are recognized as runners-up. Read more: Editor’s Note: The original posting of this video identified the geographical location of the Chicxulub crater impact incorrectly. The error has since been revised. credits editor Meagan Cantwell supervising producers Joel Goldberg Beth Rakouskas narrator David Malakoff script Science News Staff visuals black hole in