This week in science

NASA CAPSTONE launch plans and more: Understand the world through 7 images

Updated: Feb. 20, 2024

Originally Published: June 16, 2022

NASA announced plans for a crucial Artemis launch the week of June 8–15, while researchers discovered a hidden black hole and a surprising community of social animals.

Brachycephalus leopardus, a miniaturized frog from the Atlantic Forest of southern Brazil.

Luiz F. Ribeiro

Here are the biggest science stories of the week, told in 7 incredible images.

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