This Week in Science

Mars and beyond: Understand the world through 8 science images

Updated: Feb. 20, 2024

Originally Published: Feb. 25, 2021

The week of February 18–24 saw historic moments in space science, plus hope for endangered species and the climate here on Earth.

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Here are 8 incredible images which exemplify the most important science stories of the week.

Douglas Levere/University at Buffalo

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