Congratulations to Dr. Adeene Denton, Planetary Scientist at the Southwest Research Institute, who has been selected as one of Science News Scientists to Watch 2025.

Dr. Denton’s research dives deep into the frozen frontiers of our solar system. By studying the geology and evolution of icy moons like Saturn’s Enceladus and Pluto’s Charon, she seeks to unravel how planetary bodies form and transform over time. Find out how her work sheds light on the dynamic processes shaping these distant worlds.

Watch Dr. Denton’s 5-minute video to hear how her fascination with planetary evolution is transforming what we know about the outer solar system.

“Every world tells a story, and my job is to read the clues written in its surface and composition,” says Denton. “It’s incredible that even billions of miles away, these places can teach us about Earth — and about ourselves.”

Dr. Adeene Denton

For nine years, Science News has recognized early-career scientists who address major challenges. This year's Scientists to Watch features five researchers exploring black holes, moon formation, diseases affecting women of color, the impacts of Arctic climate change, and the childhood experiences that influence mental health.

Stay tuned for next week's email as we highlight another exceptional Scientist to Watch: M. Catalina “Cat” Camacho, Neuroscientist at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, whose research explores how children’s brains process emotions and how early life experiences shape mental health.

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