The year in science

New planet
LkCa 15 b is the youngest planet ever found.
AP Photo/ University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy, Karen L. Teramura

From mind-bending breakthroughs to disappointing frauds -- it's been a big year in science. We get the scoop on the scientific highs, lows and new trends from 2011.

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