This week in science

Webb Telescope alignment milestone and more: Understand the world through 7 images

Updated: Feb. 20, 2024

Originally Published: March 17, 2022

This artist’s conception of the James Webb Space Telescope in space shows

NASA GSFC/CIL/Adriana Manrique Gutierrez

NASA’s James Webb Telescope reached a crucial milestone the week of March 10–16, as researchers found a dangerous vulnerability in self-driving vehicles and made strides in animal conservation.

Arabian oryxes in the Al-Wusta Wildlife Reserve, Oman

Gongora et al.

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

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