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fromNature
2 months ago

Our Galaxy's central black hole puts on a fireworks show

The James Webb Space Telescope observed that Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the galaxy's center, experiences continuous flares.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Is this a hint of life on another world, or just a lot of hot air?

The James Webb Space Telescope may have detected signs of life in a distant exoplanet's atmosphere.
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fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Day 25 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: The Most Distant Known Galaxy

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered the most distant galaxy known, observed just 290 million years post-Big Bang.
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fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Tuesday Telescope: Is the James Webb Space Telescope worth $10 billion?

The James Webb Space Telescope's $10 billion investment is justified by its remarkable contributions to our understanding of the universe.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

NASA Astronauts Return, Seals Hold Their Breath Underwater, and Penguin Poop Panics Krill

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned after a lengthy delay due to scheduling issues, showcasing the challenges of space missions.
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fromNature
2 months ago

Our Galaxy's central black hole puts on a fireworks show

The James Webb Space Telescope observed that Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the galaxy's center, experiences continuous flares.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Is this a hint of life on another world, or just a lot of hot air?

The James Webb Space Telescope may have detected signs of life in a distant exoplanet's atmosphere.
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fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Day 25 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: The Most Distant Known Galaxy

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered the most distant galaxy known, observed just 290 million years post-Big Bang.
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fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Tuesday Telescope: Is the James Webb Space Telescope worth $10 billion?

The James Webb Space Telescope's $10 billion investment is justified by its remarkable contributions to our understanding of the universe.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

NASA Astronauts Return, Seals Hold Their Breath Underwater, and Penguin Poop Panics Krill

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned after a lengthy delay due to scheduling issues, showcasing the challenges of space missions.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Is there life on another planet? Scientists find the strongest evidence yet

Astronomers found chemical signs of life on an exoplanet 124 light years away, igniting excitement and caution in the scientific community.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Are we alone? New discovery raises hopes of finding alien life

Recent findings hint at microbial life on exoplanet K2-18b, fueling discussions about extraterrestrial intelligence.
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fromInverse
6 months ago

Astronomers Just Confirmed the Presence of Carbon Dioxide On Pluto's Moon Charon - Where Did it Come From?

JWST's findings reveal hydrogen peroxide and carbon dioxide on Charon, enhancing our understanding of this moon's geological history.
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fromMail Online
1 week ago

Signature of alien life 'found' 120 light years from Earth

Detection of DMS and DMDS in K2-18b atmosphere hints at extraterrestrial life, representing a major breakthrough in astrobiology.
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fromtime.com
1 week ago

What to Know About Scientists Potentially Discovering Hints of Life On A Distant Planet

Researchers detected potential signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b, including dimethyl sulfide, raising excitement but also caution about interpretation.
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fromTNW | Deep-Tech
1 week ago

How scientists detected the 'strongest evidence' yet of alien life

Astronomers have found strong evidence of life outside our solar system on the exoplanet K2-18b.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Is there life on another planet? Scientists find the strongest evidence yet

Astronomers found chemical signs of life on an exoplanet 124 light years away, igniting excitement and caution in the scientific community.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Are we alone? New discovery raises hopes of finding alien life

Recent findings hint at microbial life on exoplanet K2-18b, fueling discussions about extraterrestrial intelligence.
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fromInverse
6 months ago

Astronomers Just Confirmed the Presence of Carbon Dioxide On Pluto's Moon Charon - Where Did it Come From?

JWST's findings reveal hydrogen peroxide and carbon dioxide on Charon, enhancing our understanding of this moon's geological history.
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fromMail Online
1 week ago

Signature of alien life 'found' 120 light years from Earth

Detection of DMS and DMDS in K2-18b atmosphere hints at extraterrestrial life, representing a major breakthrough in astrobiology.
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fromtime.com
1 week ago

What to Know About Scientists Potentially Discovering Hints of Life On A Distant Planet

Researchers detected potential signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b, including dimethyl sulfide, raising excitement but also caution about interpretation.
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fromTNW | Deep-Tech
1 week ago

How scientists detected the 'strongest evidence' yet of alien life

Astronomers have found strong evidence of life outside our solar system on the exoplanet K2-18b.
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fromwww.nature.com
1 week ago
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Why Astronomers Are Not Sold on New Alien Life Claims

Astronomers have possibly detected biological activity on exoplanet K2-18 b, but evidence remains largely speculative and requires further investigation.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
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The hardest part of discovering alien life may be announcing it. Here's how NASA might break the news.

NASA has not confirmed extraterrestrial life despite intriguing findings from the James Webb Space Telescope.
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fromwww.nature.com
1 week ago

Why Astronomers Are Not Sold on New Alien Life Claims

Astronomers have possibly detected biological activity on exoplanet K2-18 b, but evidence remains largely speculative and requires further investigation.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

The hardest part of discovering alien life may be announcing it. Here's how NASA might break the news.

NASA has not confirmed extraterrestrial life despite intriguing findings from the James Webb Space Telescope.
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fromFuturism
1 week ago

James Webb Spots Signs of Life on Nearby Planet

Astronomers detected possible signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b, highlighting the molecular presence of dimethyl sulfide in its atmosphere.
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fromFuturism
1 week ago

Scientist Says Sign of "Teeming" Alien Life Caused Him "Shock"

Scientists have discovered strong biosignatures on exoplanet K2-18b, suggesting potential signs of extraterrestrial life, though they remain cautious in their conclusions.
fromFuturism
1 week ago
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NASA Has No Comment on New Signs of Alien Life

NASA remains silent on promising biosignature findings of alien life on K2-18b, despite excitement from researchers.
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fromFuturism
1 week ago

James Webb Spots Signs of Life on Nearby Planet

Astronomers detected possible signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b, highlighting the molecular presence of dimethyl sulfide in its atmosphere.
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fromFuturism
1 week ago

Scientist Says Sign of "Teeming" Alien Life Caused Him "Shock"

Scientists have discovered strong biosignatures on exoplanet K2-18b, suggesting potential signs of extraterrestrial life, though they remain cautious in their conclusions.
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fromFuturism
1 week ago

NASA Has No Comment on New Signs of Alien Life

NASA remains silent on promising biosignature findings of alien life on K2-18b, despite excitement from researchers.
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fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Fearless James Webb Telescope Stares Down "City Killer" Asteroid That Had Been Feared to Strike Earth

Scientists continue monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4 after determining its size with the James Webb Space Telescope, ensuring preparedness against potential threats.
fromwww.space.com
3 weeks ago
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JWST Delivers Best-Yet Look at That Worrisome Asteroid

Astronomers observed asteroid 2024 YR4 with the James Webb Space Telescope, revealing it's a building-sized rock with reduced impact risk.
fromTheregister
2 months ago
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James Webb Space Telescope to size up asteroid 2024 YR4

JWST observations of asteroid 2024 YR4 aim to clarify the impact risk and size uncertainty.
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fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Fearless James Webb Telescope Stares Down "City Killer" Asteroid That Had Been Feared to Strike Earth

Scientists continue monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4 after determining its size with the James Webb Space Telescope, ensuring preparedness against potential threats.
fromwww.space.com
3 weeks ago
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JWST Delivers Best-Yet Look at That Worrisome Asteroid

Astronomers observed asteroid 2024 YR4 with the James Webb Space Telescope, revealing it's a building-sized rock with reduced impact risk.
fromTheregister
2 months ago
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James Webb Space Telescope to size up asteroid 2024 YR4

JWST observations of asteroid 2024 YR4 aim to clarify the impact risk and size uncertainty.
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fromBig Think
1 month ago

How JWST puts the squeeze on light dark matter, for free

Dark matter exists but remains undetectable, prompting researchers to explore specific candidate properties to identify its nature.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago

An Odd Form of Dark Energy Might Solve a Pesky Cosmic Puzzle

The Hubble tension challenges the standard model of cosmology, suggesting potential fundamental issues with our understanding of the universe's expansion.
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fromInverse
7 months ago

Look! Astrophysicists Spotted A Supermassive Black Hole Slowly Starving a Galaxy to Death

The James Webb Space Telescope identifies a supermassive black hole as the cause of Pablo's Galaxy's decline, halting its star formation.
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fromBig Think
3 months ago

Ask Ethan: What are the biggest JWST discoveries so far?

JWST has significantly advanced our understanding of cosmic phenomena, revealing unprecedented properties of the Universe that previous telescopes could not.
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fromBig Think
1 month ago

How JWST puts the squeeze on light dark matter, for free

Dark matter exists but remains undetectable, prompting researchers to explore specific candidate properties to identify its nature.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago

An Odd Form of Dark Energy Might Solve a Pesky Cosmic Puzzle

The Hubble tension challenges the standard model of cosmology, suggesting potential fundamental issues with our understanding of the universe's expansion.
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fromInverse
7 months ago

Look! Astrophysicists Spotted A Supermassive Black Hole Slowly Starving a Galaxy to Death

The James Webb Space Telescope identifies a supermassive black hole as the cause of Pablo's Galaxy's decline, halting its star formation.
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fromBig Think
3 months ago

Ask Ethan: What are the biggest JWST discoveries so far?

JWST has significantly advanced our understanding of cosmic phenomena, revealing unprecedented properties of the Universe that previous telescopes could not.
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fromEngadget
1 month ago

Latest Webb telescope image shows a cosmic phenomenon called an 'Einstein ring'

NASA's latest image from the James Webb Space Telescope illustrates Einstein's theory through an 'Einstein ring' phenomenon caused by gravitational lensing.
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fromNasa
4 months ago

Found: First Actively Forming Galaxy as Lightweight as Young Milky Way - NASA Science

The James Webb Space Telescope achieved unparalleled imaging of a galaxy by using gravitational lensing and specialized infrared capabilities.
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fromEngadget
6 months ago

NASA's latest supernova image could tell us how fast the universe is expanding

The James Webb Space Telescope captured a unique image of a supernova that helps in understanding the expansion of the universe.
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fromEngadget
1 month ago

Latest Webb telescope image shows a cosmic phenomenon called an 'Einstein ring'

NASA's latest image from the James Webb Space Telescope illustrates Einstein's theory through an 'Einstein ring' phenomenon caused by gravitational lensing.
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fromNasa
4 months ago

Found: First Actively Forming Galaxy as Lightweight as Young Milky Way - NASA Science

The James Webb Space Telescope achieved unparalleled imaging of a galaxy by using gravitational lensing and specialized infrared capabilities.
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fromEngadget
6 months ago

NASA's latest supernova image could tell us how fast the universe is expanding

The James Webb Space Telescope captured a unique image of a supernova that helps in understanding the expansion of the universe.
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fromInverse
6 months ago

This Early Galaxy Grew Inside Out And Upends What We Know About Star Formation

In a newly discovered ancient galaxy, star formation occurs at the edges while the core contains older stars, reversing common perceptions of galaxy structure.
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fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Day 10 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: The Glow of Hot, Young Stars

The Webb Telescope captured a fascinating view of galaxy I Zwicky 18, enhancing our understanding of star formation in early universe galaxies.
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fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Day 19 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Beacon in the Clouds

The James Webb Space Telescope reveals stunning details of star-forming regions in the cosmos, enhancing our understanding of interstellar processes.
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fromInverse
6 months ago

This Early Galaxy Grew Inside Out And Upends What We Know About Star Formation

In a newly discovered ancient galaxy, star formation occurs at the edges while the core contains older stars, reversing common perceptions of galaxy structure.
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fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Day 10 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: The Glow of Hot, Young Stars

The Webb Telescope captured a fascinating view of galaxy I Zwicky 18, enhancing our understanding of star formation in early universe galaxies.
Science
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Day 19 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Beacon in the Clouds

The James Webb Space Telescope reveals stunning details of star-forming regions in the cosmos, enhancing our understanding of interstellar processes.
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fromInverse
5 months ago

The Webb Telescope Found A Planet Orbiting A Star 35 Light Years Away - Its Data Is Just Plain Odd

The James Webb Space Telescope suggests exoplanet L98-59d may possess a thick sulfurous atmosphere due to volcanic activity.
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fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

On Election Night, Stare Into the Abyss

The presidential election can dominate our thoughts, but the vastness of the cosmos offers a necessary perspective escape from political anxieties.
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fromInverse
5 months ago

Webb Telescope Discovered An Ancient Black Hole With A Voracious Appetite

A newly discovered black hole is consuming matter at 40 times the Eddington limit, demonstrating extraordinary brightness beyond expected limits.
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fromInverse
7 months ago

Little Red Dots, Tiny Far Away Galaxies, Continue To Baffle Scientists

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope discovered a rare class of galaxies called the Little Red Dots that challenge current astronomical understanding.
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fromInverse
5 months ago

Webb Telescope Discovered An Ancient Black Hole With A Voracious Appetite

A newly discovered black hole is consuming matter at 40 times the Eddington limit, demonstrating extraordinary brightness beyond expected limits.
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fromInverse
7 months ago

Little Red Dots, Tiny Far Away Galaxies, Continue To Baffle Scientists

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope discovered a rare class of galaxies called the Little Red Dots that challenge current astronomical understanding.
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fromBig Think
6 months ago

How has the James Webb Space Telescope changed cosmology?

The James Webb Space Telescope is revolutionizing our understanding of the Universe while also raising new questions about its fundamental mysteries.
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fromFuturism
6 months ago

The James Webb Telescope Just Made a Fascinating Discovery About Pluto's Huge Icy Moon

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovered new chemicals, including carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide, on Charon, enhancing understanding of its composition and history.
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fromFast Company
7 months ago

Science just brought us one step closer to solving a billion-year-old mystery

The discovery of 80 new supernovae deepens our understanding of the universe's early history and the nature of cosmic evolution.
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