and the palestinians to continue to work towards a peaceful two—state solution. now on bbc news, rebecca morelle looks back on the year in science — from a spectacular eclipse that wowed millions of americans, to the end of a 20—year mission to saturn. it's time for review 2017: the year in science. from a spectacular eruption at mount etna, this was the year we experienced a volcano‘s devastating power first—hand. to one of nature's most awe—inspiring sights, a total eclipse that wowed america. in 2017, we also met this rhino —

she could be the key to saving a species from extinction. and we saw a car that is pushing the boundaries by attempting to hit record—breaking speeds. this was also a year that put global warming in the spotlight again, when america pulled out of the worldwide climate deal. and after 20 years in space, a mission to saturn ended in a blaze of glory. a grand finale to a momentous year in science. i'm at the science museum in london, and here the public can come to learn about our planet's place in the solar system. and with this incredible close—up view you get a sense of the dynamic world that we live in. the earth is governed by immense geological forces and some of these are of course volcanoes.

earlier this year i went to see one of these wonders of nature for myself but i wasn't expecting such a close up encounter.