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When darkness shines: How dark stars could illuminate the early universe
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has spotted some potential dark star candidates. NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI Alexey…
A rocky planet in its star’s ‘habitable zone’ could be the first known to have an atmosphere – here’s what we found
Hannah Wakeford, University of Bristol and Ryan MacDonald, University of St Andrews New research using Nasa’s powerful JWST…
JWST confirms most distant black hole from early universe
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have confirmed the most distant black hole ever found, a behemoth that challenges our understanding of how cosmic giants form so early in the universe's history.
New Data from James Webb Space Telescope Settles Disagreement on Universe’s Expansion Rate
New Webb data finds that the universe’s expansion rate matches earlier predictions, easing tensions over conflicting measurements and reinforcing the current Standard Model of cosmology.
‘Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence’ − an astronomer explains how much evidence scientists need to claim discoveries like extraterrestrial life
The universe is filled with countless galaxies, stars and planets. Astronomers may find life one day, but they…
James Webb Space Telescope Detects Carbon Dioxide in Distant Planet Atmospheres
At a Glance Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have made a groundbreaking discovery by directly…
Astronomers can’t agree on how fast the universe is expanding. New approaches are aiming to break the impasse
ESA/Hubble & Nasa, F. Pacaud, D. Coe Alex Hall, The University of Edinburgh It is almost 100 years…
A Telescope Guide to Your Next Sky-Watching Adventure
Note (23/08/2024): All prices listed here reflect item prices at the time of writing. You may have looked…
A Supernova For the History Books
On February 23, 1987, the supernova SN1987A exploded in the Large Magellanic Cloud, visible to the naked eye…
Webb Telescope Reveals Early Galaxy’s Bright Light Comes from New Stars, Not Black Hole
At a Glance Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have made an exciting discovery about one…