Tag: jwst

New observations suggest that the universe’s oldest galaxies are brighter than expected. Here's why this may be a big deal.

In a distant corner of the cosmos, some ancient galaxies are challenging our grasp of cosmic history.

Pluto's moon just keeps getting more and more interesting.

We may or may not mine the asteroid — but in the meantime, researchers are finding out more things about ...

Scientific papers rarely have images this spectacular in them.

The observation provides a rare glimpse into the early universe, offering clues about the formation and evolution of galaxies.

When the JWST was launched, we were promised amazing photos. Well, we got amazing photos.

Teamwork really does make the dream work.

It's the first time something like this has been discovered.

Although they're called dark stars, these objects are supposed to be brighter than entire galaxies.

...and what a year it's been!

It's the most detailed look of the ice giant's ring system in decades.

Astronomers found something so unexpected it actually creates problems for science.

Is there anything the Webb can't see?

For centuries astronomers have been curious about this moon of Saturn, and thanks to new telescopes like James Webb, we're ...

The JWST is becoming an exoplanet researcher's dream.

A speck of space rock just hit one of the telescope's mirrors, but everything is fine.

If they're like us, they'll likely be spewing out junk into their atmosphere.

We're almost there.