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James Webb Space Telescope celebrates 1st year of science with jaw-dropping view of cosmic nursery (photo)

The first year of the James Webb Space Telescope has reshaped astronomy, and a stunning new view of a close star-birthing region shows the best might be yet to come.

Space · Jul 12, 2023

An astronomer on James Webb's first year

Salon spoke with Dr. Michelle Thaller on the beloved telescope and why NASA scientists love "Lord of the Rings"

Salon · Jul 12, 2023

James Webb Space Telescope spots intriguing carbon molecule in planet-forming disk

The James Webb Space Telescope spotted the carbon molecule methyl cation in a planet-forming disk around a red dwarf star.

Space · Jun 30, 2023

Astronomers spot galaxy 25 billion light years away using James Webb telescope

The discovery, now known as GS-9209, may contain a big clue as to how galaxies evolve

Evening Standard · May 24, 2023

James Webb Space Telescope snaps amazing photo of alien asteroid belt

The first asteroid belt ever found outside the solar system is more complex than expected, new observations by the James Webb Space Telescope reveal.

Space · May 8, 2023

James Webb Space Telescope faces sensor glitch in deep space

NASA is investigating some sensor trouble on one of the James Webb Space Telescope's instruments as the deep-space observatory continues work.

Space · Apr 24, 2023

Elvis Presley’s jet has its wings clipped for life on the road

Jet previously owned by Elvis is to be converted into an RV, giving fans a chance to experience the life of the King of Rock ‘n Roll.

The New Daily · Mar 14, 2023

At Mona Foma, I encountered death rituals, underwater soundscapes, worship – and transcendence

Mona Foma has returned to Launceston. As always, the festival offers a diverse program of contemporary art, design, music and performance, and works that sit somewhere between. There will be bands, there will be lasers, and there will be queer woodchopping.

The Conversation · Feb 23, 2023

When an old Tafe campus is bought for a $50m makeover, what do you do? Fill it with art

Tasmania’s Mona Foma festival has taken over a car museum, a hardware store and now Launceston’s daggy former Tafe building, which is packed with art, music and performances

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2023

The first photograph of the entire globe: 50 years on, Blue Marble still inspires

December 7 marks the 50-year anniversary of the Blue Marble photograph. The crew of NASA’s Apollo 17 spacecraft – the last manned mission to the Moon – took a photograph of Earth and changed the way we visualised our planet forever.

The Conversation · Dec 6, 2022