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  1. Planetary Science

    The first rovers to explore an asteroid just sent photos home

    Japan’s Hayabusa2 spacecraft has deployed a pair of rovers to the surface of asteroid Ryugu.

    By Lisa Grossman
  2. Neuroscience

    A paralyzed man makes great strides with spinal stimulation and rehab

    Researchers find success at restoring movement to paralyzed legs, giving hope to people with paraplegia.

    By Laura Sanders
  3. Genetics

    In lab tests, this gene drive wiped out a population of mosquitoes

    For the first time, a gene drive caused a population crash of mosquitoes in a small-scale test.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  4. Astronomy

    Japan has launched a miniature space elevator

    The Japanese space agency just launched a prototype space elevator to the International Space Station to test motion along a taut cable in space.