This week in science

James Webb Telescope ready for launch and more: Understand the world through 7 images

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What you need to know this week: The James Webb Space Telescope was enclosed in its fairing atop the Ariane 5 the week of December 16–22  but it suffered another launch delay.

Here are the week’s biggest science stories, told through 7 stunning images.

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