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James Webb Space Telescope performs brain surgery on mysterious 'Exposed Cranium Nebula'
By Keith Cooper published
The nebula is possibly being produced by a type of unstable star called a Wolf–Rayet star.

These 70 dusty galaxies at the edge of our universe could rewrite our understanding of the cosmos
By Robert Lea published
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have investigated 70 dusty galaxies at the very edge of the universe that challenge our understanding of cosmic evolution.

The James Webb Space Telescope just mapped auroras on Uranus in 3D for the 1st time, and scientists are thrilled
By Julian Dossett published
"This is a crucial step towards characterizing giant planets beyond our solar system."

James Webb Space Telescope spots a stunning 'cosmic jellyfish' that could help solve the mysteries of galactic evolution
By Robert Lea published
"This data provides us with rare insight into how galaxies were transformed in the early universe."

James Webb Space Telescope uncovers secret supermassive black holes that escape traditional detection
By Paul Sutter published
New research reveals how quiet galactic engines can help shape entire galaxies.

How are gas giant exoplanets born? James Webb Space Telescope provides new clues
By Samantha Mathewson published
Relatedly, astronomers may have just pushed the upper size limit of what counts as a planet.

James Webb Space Telescope finds precursors to 'building blocks of life' in nearby galaxy
By Robert Lea published
"We found an unexpected chemical complexity, with abundances far higher than predicted by current theoretical models."

James Webb Space Telescope finds most distant galaxy ever detected: 'It looks nothing like what we predicted'
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
"There is a growing chasm between theory and observation related to the early universe, which presents compelling questions to be explored going forward."

James Webb Space Telescope watches distant galaxies form farthest cluster ever seen in the ancient universe (image)
By Robert Lea published
"JADES-ID1 is giving us new evidence that the universe was in a huge hurry to grow up."

James Webb Space Telescope reveals new origin story for the universe's 1st supermassive black holes
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Recent James Webb Space Telescope data confirms a decade-old theory that the universe's earliest supermassive black holes formed without stars.
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