This week in science

NASA CAPSTONE glitch and more: Understand the world through 7 images

July 7, 2022

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NASA/Daniel Rutter

NASA’s CAPSTONE probe recovered from a communications failure the week of June 29–July 6, as scientists studied the health of rivers and made a jarring discovery about Stone Age jewelry.

The Maroni River flows through tropical rainforest along the border of Suriname and Guyana.

NASA Landsat/United States Geologic Survey/Evan Dethier

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

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