This week in science

SpaceX splashdown and more: Understand the world through 10 images

by Robin Bea

NASA

Two historic NASA missions made headlines the week of April 29–May 5, while new species, eco-friendly building materials, and cannabis farming were studied on Earth.

Andrey Atuchin

Here are the biggest science stories of the week, told through 10 incredible images.

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