The biggest scientific discoveries in all 50 states

The US has a long history of scientific innovation.

From the invention of the steam-powered boat engine in the 18th Century, to the sequencing of the human genome at the turn of the 21st, each state can claim their own discoveries and advancements.

To celebrate those achievements, we've compiled a list of the most important science discoveries in every state.

Here are the ones that made the cut.

Tanya Lewis and Melissa Stanger contributed reporting.