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James Webb Space Telescope reveals ancient galaxies were more structured than scientists thought
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Galaxies sported disks and spiral arms as early as 3.7 billion years ago, according to new data from the James Webb Space Telescope.
James Webb Space Telescope sees early galaxies defying 'cosmic rulebook' of star formation
By Robert Lea published
The James Webb Space Telescope has observed galaxies defying the "cosmic rulebook" in the early universe, to the surprise of astronomers who hope to learn more about the evolution of the universe.
James Webb Space Telescope detects 1st evidence of carbon on Jupiter's icy moon Europa
By Robert Lea published
The James Webb Space Telescope has observed a source of carbon, a vital ingredient for life, on Jupiter's icy moon Europa.
James Webb Space Telescope could detect life on Earth from across the galaxy, new study suggests
By Harry Baker published
Researchers have shown that if the James Webb Space Telescope was pointed at Earth from a distant star, it could detect the signatures of intelligent life in our planet's atmosphere.
Stunning James Webb Space Telescope image shows young star blasting supersonic jets
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured stunning jets blasting out of a protostar, shedding light on the makeup of very young, sun-like stars.
A big telescope on the moon could peer deeper into the universe than James Webb
By Tereza Pultarova published
A big telescope on the moon could peer deeper into the universe than the famed James Webb Telescope and perhaps even help find life on exoplanets, scientists say.
James Webb Space Telescope deepens major debate over universe's expansion rate
By Monisha Ravisetti published
Scientists still can't nail down the rate at which our universe is expanding. New JWST observations didn't make things any easier.
James Webb Space Telescope snaps stunning view of supernova's expanding remains (photos)
By Keith Cooper published
The exploded guts of a supergiant star are giving up new secrets in a case of stellar CSI.
James Webb Space Telescope gazes into the Whirlpool galaxy's hypnotic spiral arms (photos)
By Monisha Ravisetti published
A James Webb Space Telescope image of M51 boasts amber hues and reddish streaks, capturing the galaxy's gravitational relationship with a neighboring realm.
James Webb Space Telescope instrument experiences glitch — but observatory remains in 'good health'
By Monisha Ravisetti published
The JWST team announced that a mode of one of the observatory's infrared sensors indicated a reduction in the amount of light registered by the instrument.
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