The best science and technology pictures of the week

News imageESA/Getty Images The European Space Agency’s Ariane 5 rocket launches from Kourou, French Guiana. It will resupply the ISS with more than six tonnes of stores. (Copyright: ESA/Getty Images)ESA/Getty Images
The European Space Agency’s Ariane 5 rocket launches from Kourou, French Guiana. It will resupply the ISS with more than six tonnes of stores. (Copyright: ESA/Getty Images)

The most impressive pictures from the last seven days, including rockets, superfast trains, and close encounters with elephants and sharks.

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