This week in science

Webb Telescope first photos and more: Understand the world through 8 images

July 14, 2022

NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI

James Webb Space Telescope image of South Ring planetary nebula

NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI

NASA revealed the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope the week of July 6–13, as scientists peered into Mars’ past and surgeons performed a groundbreaking transplant.

surgeons performing the first genetically modified pig heart transplant

Joe Carrotta/NYU Langone Health

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

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