The 10 Best And Weirdest Science Stories Of 2015

As the Year of the Hoverboard comes to a close, Tech Time reflects on the best and weirdest news stories, accomplishments and announcements coming out of the scientific community. Every Dec. 31, it's good to look back on how science served us, whether with important discoveries, or guttural chuckles.

Here are our favorites:

10. Hold everything! Science has finally answered life's big question: Do cats fare better when they have access the boxes? The answer: Yes, they do.