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Washington Post • Joel Achenbach

James Webb Telescope Uncovers Chemical Signatures Suggesting Possible Life on Exoplanet

Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected the strongest chemical biosignatures to date on a planet 124 light years away, hinting at possible life. These findings emphasize the need for further investigation to confirm biological activity beyond the solar system.

2025-04-16T16:16:17.238446-07:00

Space.com

James Webb Space Telescope Reveals NGC 1514's Intricate Nebula Structure

2025-04-15T02:05:26.120541-07:00

Universe Today

James Webb Telescope Reveals Alien Planet's Collision with Host Star

2025-04-11T17:08:18.008716-07:00

Associated Press

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH Missions

2025-03-11T20:39:57.235561-07:00

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James Webb Telescope Uncovers Chemical Signatures Suggesting Possible Life on Exoplanet Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected the strongest chemical biosignatures to date on a planet 124 light years away, hinting at possible life. These findings emphasize the need for further investigation to confirm biological activity beyond the solar system.

2025-04-16T16:16:17.238446-07:00

James Webb Telescope Uncovers Chemical Signatures Suggesting Possible Life on Exoplanet

Space.com

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James Webb Space Telescope Reveals NGC 1514's Intricate Nebula Structure New images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope provide unprecedented insight into the enigmatic NGC 1514 nebula, showcasing complex structures within its dying star. This detailed observation aids in understanding the formation and evolution of planetary nebulae. The discovery builds on previous landmark observations in stellar physics.

2025-04-15T02:05:26.120541-07:00

James Webb Space Telescope Reveals NGC 1514's Intricate Nebula Structure

Universe Today

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James Webb Telescope Reveals Alien Planet's Collision with Host Star Astronomers have confirmed that a planet, previously believed to have been engulfed by its host star's expansion, was actually destroyed by spiraling into it. Located in our Milky Way, this finding was made possible through advanced observations from the James Webb Space Telescope.

2025-04-11T17:08:18.008716-07:00

James Webb Telescope Reveals Alien Planet's Collision with Host Star

Space.com

James Webb Space Telescope Discovers Record-Breaking 'Dead' Galaxy Astronomers have identified an ancient galaxy with the James Webb Space Telescope that amassed 15 billion solar masses in stars but ceased forming stars when the universe was only 700 million years old. This discovery offers new insights into early galaxy evolution and challenges existing cosmological models.

2025-04-08T10:11:57.745005-07:00

James Webb Space Telescope Discovers Record-Breaking 'Dead' Galaxy

Associated Press

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James Webb Telescope Reduces Threat Level of Asteroid 2024 YR4 NASA's James Webb Space Telescope provided new infrared data on the asteroid 2024 YR4, decreasing uncertainty about its size and confirming it poses no threat to Earth in 2032. This finding helps refine planetary defense strategies and further understand near-Earth objects' thermal properties.

2025-04-02T14:16:00.117112-07:00

James Webb Telescope Reduces Threat Level of Asteroid 2024 YR4

Space.com

Scientists Modify JWST Instruments to Capture Exoplanet Images Researchers have used the James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) coronagraphs "incorrectly" to directly capture images of exoplanets. This unconventional approach demonstrates the potential for innovative uses of existing instruments in space exploration.

2025-04-01T06:06:07.032359-07:00

Scientists Modify JWST Instruments to Capture Exoplanet Images

Space.com

James Webb Telescope Spots Cosmic Tornado and Overlapping Galaxies The James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled a 'cosmic tornado' resulting from a stellar outflow, alongside a captivating image of two overlapping galaxies forming a striking 'cosmic lens.' These discoveries showcase the telescope's capabilities in studying astronomical phenomena and enhancing our understanding of galaxy formation.

2025-03-28T08:39:44.747325-07:00

James Webb Telescope Spots Cosmic Tornado and Overlapping Galaxies

Reuters

Webb Telescope Uncovers Early Universe's Transition Period Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected bright hydrogen emissions from a distant galaxy, indicating a significant transition in the early universe occurred sooner than expected. This discovery provides new insights into the universe's evolution post-'dark ages'.

2025-03-26T14:04:05.364175-07:00

Webb Telescope Uncovers Early Universe's Transition Period

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