James Webb Space Telescope: News
Semi-heavy water ice found around young star: What is it?
A team of astronomers from Leiden University and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory has made a groundbreaking discovery.
James Webb telescope finds one of the coldest, oldest planets
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made a major discovery by directly imaging a distant, frigid planet in an alien solar system.
Watch: A gas giant forming around a distant star
Astronomers have detected a potential new planet in the process of formation, likely a gas giant.
This gas giant challenges our theories of planet formation
Astronomers have discovered a gas giant, TOI-6894b, orbiting an incredibly small red dwarf star, TOI-6894.
This is the earliest, most distant galaxy ever seen
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made a groundbreaking discovery by detecting the earliest and most distant galaxy ever observed.
JWST's deepest image yet reveals universe's ancient light
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured its deepest image of a single target yet, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced.
There might not be life in deep space after all
Recent research has put a question mark on the claim of detecting potential extraterrestrial life on a distant planet.
Jupiter's mega auroras look like they could swallow our planet
NASA has released footage of mega auroras on Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, triggered by solar storms.
Watch: Coldest exoplanet ever discovered moves around a dead star
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made a remarkable discovery, identifying the first planet known to orbit a dead star. This exoplanet, named WD 1856+534 b, is also the coldest one ever observed.
Watch: This galaxy existed when the universe was an infant
In a groundbreaking discovery, a team of international astronomers has detected light from an extremely distant galaxy, JADES-GS-z13-1, using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
'Strongest evidence' of aliens found on this planet
Astronomers have found what they believe to be the strongest evidence yet that extraterrestrial life might be thriving beyond our solar system.
Neptune's auroras captured for first time—Know why they are elusive
For the first time, scientists have observed auroras on Neptune, adding a new dimension to our understanding of the distant ice giant.
James Webb Telescope may detect alien life on 'Hycean' planets
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) could detect signs of life on a class of exoplanets called "hycean" worlds.
From AI to HIV drugs: Top scientific breakthroughs of 2024
The year 2024 was an incredible one for scientific advancements and discoveries.
James Webb Space Telescope's new technique could reveal water-rich exoplanets
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will take a new approach in its quest to find water-rich exoplanets. It will analyze minerals present in cooled lava on these planets.
James Webb Space Telescope discovers 'failed stars' beyond Milky Way
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), in conjunction with the Hubble Space Telescope, may have spotted a group of "failed star" brown dwarfs in the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC).
James Webb telescope discovers rogue planet with mini solar system
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made a groundbreaking discovery of six rogue planets, wandering freely in space. These celestial bodies are not bound by any star and operate independently of universal laws.
James Webb Space Telescope could solve biggest crisis in cosmology
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has provided new insights into the expansion speed of the universe, potentially resolving a long-standing issue known as the Hubble tension.
Research finds a mysterious hidden ocean within the Solar System
Recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) suggest a potential subsurface ocean on Ariel, one of Uranus' five moons.
6x bigger than Jupiter: NASA's Webb telescope discovers giant exoplanet
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has photographed an exoplanet that is estimated to be nearly six times bigger than Jupiter.
How hot planets are formed? Astronomers shed light on phenomenon
Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet, TIC 241249530 b, with a highly oblong orbit that experiences extreme temperature swings.
A potential ocean world may lie beyond our solar system
Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have identified a potential ocean world, LHS 1140 b, located relatively close to Earth.
Unexpected spark: Dwarf galaxies lit the early universe
Scientists have uncovered the source of light in the early universe, attributing it to small dwarf galaxies.
Are we alone? JWST could spark revolution in exoplanet studies
A recent study by The University of California has revealed that the James Webb Space Telescope could aid in detecting extraterrestrial activity.
Astronomers discover supermassive black hole defying our knowledge of universe
Astronomers have unearthed a supermassive black hole, located in galaxy J1120+0641, using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
James Webb telescope spots evidence of gigantic asteroid collision
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has discovered signs of a massive collision, between two enormous asteroids in the Beta Pictoris star system.
Astronomers spot intriguing super-Earth in dwarf star's habitable zone
Astronomers have discovered a "super-Earth" orbiting a red dwarf star within the habitable zone.
Oldest black hole discovered by James Webb Space Telescope
A groundbreaking discovery has been made by astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST): the universe's oldest black hole, dating back to just 400 million years following the Big Bang.
James Webb Space Telescope discovers doppelganger of Milky Way
Using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have discovered a distant galaxy that bears striking similarities to our own Milky Way.
NASA's streaming service launches this week: Check what it'll offer
NASA is launching a new streaming channel, NASA+, on November 8.
NASA's JWST finds ethane on three Kuiper Belt dwarf planets
A team of international astronomers have used NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to study three fascinating dwarf planets in the Kuiper Belt, namely Sedna, Gonggong, and Quaoar.
JWST finds carbon dioxide on Europa, fuels possibilities of life
Jupiter's icy moon Europa, known to have a subsurface ocean beneath its crust, is among the most intriguing targets in the search for extraterrestrial life.
NASA's JWST captures stunning biopolar jets emanating from young star
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured a mesmerizing image of bipolar jets, called Herbig-Haro 211, emanating from a young star in constellation Perseus.
NASA's next flagship space telescope could be JWST's successor
NASA is planning on its next major space telescope, called the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO). The upcoming mission could serve as a potential successor to the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
JWST measures the universe's expansion rate but scientists are puzzled
NASA's powerful James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has confirmed the expansion rate of the universe previously measured by the Hubble Space Telescope.
JWST detects life-supporting elements in the atmosphere of an exoplanet
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has unveiled something intriguing yet again. The telescope has detected carbon-based molecules in the atmosphere of an exoplanet that could be harboring oceans.
JSWT's latest image reveals stunning details of expanding supernova remnants
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured a striking image of SN1987A, a supernova in the Large Magellanic Cloud, just 170,000 light-years away from Earth.
JWST reveals new details of star formation in nearby galaxies
The James Webb Space Telescope's groundbreaking FEAST (Feedback in Evolved Astrophysical Systems with the Telescope) observations are providing valuable insights into stellar nurseries in galaxies beyond the Milky Way.
JWST, Hubble to help NASA's Juno Probe study Jupiter's moon
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), Hubble Space Telescope, and NASA's Juno spacecraft are joining forces to study Jupiter's moon, Io, which is the most volcanically active world in the solar system.
NASA's JWST records stunning details of Ring Nebula
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured a breathtaking image of Ring Nebula, or Messier 57 (M57), unveiling intricate details of the cosmic object.
NASA's JWST unveils secrets of Jovian moons Io and Ganymede
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has uncovered new information about Jupiter's moons Io and Ganymede.
NASA's JWST drops striking image of actively forming stars
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured yet another spectacular cosmic sight.
NASA's James Webb telescope detects water vapor in planet-forming region
An interesting new study, published in the journal Nature, has claimed that rocky exoplanets could contain vast amounts of water from the time they are born.
NASA's JWST makes surprising discovery of carbon in early universe
Using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), scientists have detected significant amounts of carbon in the early universe—about a billion years after the Big Bang.
JWST's 1-year anniversary: NASA shares spectacular image of star-forming region
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has reached a crucial milestone. The powerful observatory has successfully marked one year of conducting science investigations, broadening our understanding of the universe in ways like never before.
JWST completes one year of science investigations: Check key discoveries
Exactly one year ago, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) stunned the world by providing the deepest view of the cosmos.
Why JWST's discovery of most-distant black hole is puzzling scientists
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has spotted the most distant active supermassive black hole known to humans.
NASA's Webb photographs spectacular spiral galaxy born from 'cosmic clash'
The latest image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) reveals an enormously bright spiral galaxy lying about 120 million light-years away in the constellation Vela.
JWST completes stunning visual collection of solar system's giant planets
NASA recently released a stunning new image of Saturn, depicting the planet's rings shining brightly against the blackness of space. The striking image was captured by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
NASA's James Webb telescope discovers earliest galaxies of 'cosmic web'
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has detected some of the earliest galaxies in the cosmos.
JWST makes first-ever discovery of crucial carbon compound in space
Using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), scientists have identified a new carbon compound, called methyl cation, for the first time in space.
NASA's James Webb peers into the atmosphere of rocky exoplanet
About 40 light-years away, a planetary system consisting of seven rocky exoplanets orbiting a single star, called TRAPPIST-1, has particularly intrigued scientists.
NASA's James Webb telescope captures 45,000 galaxies from early universe
A new image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows galaxies that existed in the ancient universe, which formed only a couple of million years after the Big Bang.
NASA's Webb telescope maps 'ultra-hot' exoplanet, finds water in atmosphere
Exoplanets are key targets for astronomers in the search for potentially habitable worlds.
NASA's Webb spots giant vapor plume on Saturn's moon Enceladus
Researchers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have mapped a massive plume of water vapor arising from Saturn's moon Enceladus.
Latest discoveries by NASA's 33-year-old Hubble Space Telescope
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope is among the most powerful space observatories. To date, the telescope has probed more than 40,000 cosmic objects, providing views that are not possible with ground-based telescopes.
JWST finds water around rare comet but scientists are puzzled
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has detected water around a rare comet lying in the main asteroid belt between Jupiter and Mars.
JWST's recent discoveries: From alien asteroid belt to early universe
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been providing spectacular glimpses of the cosmos since it commenced operations.
NASA's Webb detects water vapor but source remains a mystery
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has detected hints of water vapor but researchers are not sure, as yet, if the signals are from a rocky planet or the star it orbits.
NASA's JWST finds black hole from the beginning of time
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) may have discovered the oldest black hole ever. Webb's onboard equipment allows it to look back to the earliest phases of the universe.