The most important lesson from JWST's "baby Milky Way"The JWST reveals early galaxies, shedding light on the Universe's evolution and the formation of modern Milky Way-like galaxies.
The tiniest, most isolated galaxies grow unstoppablySmaller, lower-mass galaxies are more common in the universe than larger ones, playing a key role in cosmic dynamics.
Meet N79: home to the Local Group's newest super star clusterStar formation has varied dramatically throughout cosmic history, with ancient super star clusters forming in the universe.
The most important lesson from JWST's "baby Milky Way"The JWST reveals early galaxies, shedding light on the Universe's evolution and the formation of modern Milky Way-like galaxies.
The tiniest, most isolated galaxies grow unstoppablySmaller, lower-mass galaxies are more common in the universe than larger ones, playing a key role in cosmic dynamics.
Meet N79: home to the Local Group's newest super star clusterStar formation has varied dramatically throughout cosmic history, with ancient super star clusters forming in the universe.
The biggest holes in NASA's suite of observatoriesEven with advanced technology, Earth's atmosphere limits our ability to observe the Universe across most electromagnetic wavelengths.
JWST finds distant galaxy with "impossible" light signatureJWST's findings challenge previous astronomical theories about early galaxy formation and light propagation.The discovery of the bright Lyman-α line from JADES-GS-z13-1-LA raises questions about light-blocking atoms' behavior in the early Universe.
How Galaxies Grew In the Early UniverseyJWST captured early galaxies forming from hydrogen gas 13 billion light years away.
This weird JWST trick lets us "see" dark matterDark matter's gravitational effects underpin multiple cosmic phenomena, and new techniques enable rigorous mapping of its distribution through faint light emissions in galaxy clusters.
The Ring Nebula's true structure revealed at lastThe Ring Nebula is a complex planetary nebula with a barrel-like structure, redefined through advanced imaging techniques.Its shape and composition reveal insights about the lifecycle of Sun-like stars.
The Webb Telescope Just Solved a 37-Year-Old Space Explosion MysterySN 1987a resulted in a neutron star, not a black hole.Scientists used data from the JWST to confirm the presence of the neutron star in SN 1987a.
The biggest holes in NASA's suite of observatoriesEven with advanced technology, Earth's atmosphere limits our ability to observe the Universe across most electromagnetic wavelengths.
JWST finds distant galaxy with "impossible" light signatureJWST's findings challenge previous astronomical theories about early galaxy formation and light propagation.The discovery of the bright Lyman-α line from JADES-GS-z13-1-LA raises questions about light-blocking atoms' behavior in the early Universe.
How Galaxies Grew In the Early UniverseyJWST captured early galaxies forming from hydrogen gas 13 billion light years away.
This weird JWST trick lets us "see" dark matterDark matter's gravitational effects underpin multiple cosmic phenomena, and new techniques enable rigorous mapping of its distribution through faint light emissions in galaxy clusters.
The Ring Nebula's true structure revealed at lastThe Ring Nebula is a complex planetary nebula with a barrel-like structure, redefined through advanced imaging techniques.Its shape and composition reveal insights about the lifecycle of Sun-like stars.
The Webb Telescope Just Solved a 37-Year-Old Space Explosion MysterySN 1987a resulted in a neutron star, not a black hole.Scientists used data from the JWST to confirm the presence of the neutron star in SN 1987a.
What do JWST's "red monster" galaxies mean for cosmology?JWST's discoveries of ultra-distant galaxies challenge existing cosmic models, leading to new questions about early Universe star formation and galaxy formation.
Astronomers Finally Discovered Why WASP-107 b Is So Gassy, Bloated, and DistendedExoplanet WASP-107 b is unusually 'puffy' due to its low mass, hot atmosphere with little methane, and a core heavier than previously thought.
The Webb Telescope's dazzling nebula image supports a long-held theoryProtostellar outflows aligning with theory in Serpens Nebula image.
Youngest Milky Way-like galaxy rotates just like we doThe discovery of mature rotating galaxy REBELS-25 challenges existing theories on galaxy formation timelines.
What JWST found in the extreme outer Milky WayJWST's observations spotlight new star formation in the galaxy's sparse outskirts, revealing the potential for future solar systems.
What JWST found beneath the Sombrero galaxy's hatThe Sombrero galaxy uniquely combines features of spiral and elliptical galaxies, housing immense mass and numerous stars while showcasing its end-stage evolution.
What do JWST's "red monster" galaxies mean for cosmology?JWST's discoveries of ultra-distant galaxies challenge existing cosmic models, leading to new questions about early Universe star formation and galaxy formation.
Astronomers Finally Discovered Why WASP-107 b Is So Gassy, Bloated, and DistendedExoplanet WASP-107 b is unusually 'puffy' due to its low mass, hot atmosphere with little methane, and a core heavier than previously thought.
The Webb Telescope's dazzling nebula image supports a long-held theoryProtostellar outflows aligning with theory in Serpens Nebula image.
Youngest Milky Way-like galaxy rotates just like we doThe discovery of mature rotating galaxy REBELS-25 challenges existing theories on galaxy formation timelines.
What JWST found in the extreme outer Milky WayJWST's observations spotlight new star formation in the galaxy's sparse outskirts, revealing the potential for future solar systems.
What JWST found beneath the Sombrero galaxy's hatThe Sombrero galaxy uniquely combines features of spiral and elliptical galaxies, housing immense mass and numerous stars while showcasing its end-stage evolution.
This Earth-like exoplanet is the first confirmed to have an atmosphere55 Cancri e is too hot to support life but can offer insight into Earth's formation.
Whoa! The Webb Telescope Zoomed Way into the Iconic Horsehead NebulaAstronomers use telescopes like JWST's MIRI and NIRCam to study the Horsehead Nebula and its chemistry for insights into star system formation.
Methane emission from a cool brown dwarf - NatureBrown dwarfs like Y dwarfs are comparable to Jupiter in temperature, presenting observational challenges best tackled by space-based telescopes like JWST.
JWST Detects the Earliest, Most Distant Galaxy in the Known UniverseAnd It's Super WeirdKevin Hainline tracked a record-breaking galaxy, JADES-GS-z14-0, observed 290 million years after the big bang, providing insights into the universe's cosmic dawn.