This week in science

Webb spots Neptune’s rings and more: Understand the world through 9 images

by Robin Bea
Webb captured seven of Neptune’s 14 known moons: Galatea, Naiad, Thalassa, Despina, Proteus, Larissa...
NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI

NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/MSSS

NASA uncovered possible biosignatures on Mars the week of September 15–21, as the Webb telescope got the clearest view of Neptune in three decades.

Historical/Corbis Historical/Getty Images

Here are the biggest science stories of the week, told in 9 stunning images.

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