This week in science

Perseverance hunts for Martian life and more: Understand the world in 8 images

by Robin Bea
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NASA’s Perseverance rover searched for life on Mars as scientists studied extinct animals on Earth and made stunning observations in deep space the week of July 15–22.

Here are the biggest science stories of the week, told in 8 stunning images.

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