The Latest Breaking News from JWST

Astronomers find 1st evidence of heavy black hole seeds in the early universe

The way in which supermassive black holes grew to tremendous sizes in the early universe has been a mystery for astronomers, but the puzzle could soon be solved.

Space · Aug 18, 2023

James Webb Space Telescope confirms 'Maisie's galaxy' is one of the earliest ever seen

The universe's age when Maisie's galaxy was seen by the James Webb Space Telescope has been confirmed, proving that this realm is one of the earliest galaxies ever observed.

Space · Aug 17, 2023

Webb Telescope Just Captured an Iconic Hubble Target in Incredible Detail

JWST's Near InfraRed Camera reveals the afterlife of a Sun-like star in intricate detail.

Inverse · Aug 7, 2023

New Webb Telescope Image Reveals Energetic Protostars Behaving Like “Kittens”

The NASA/ESA James Webb Space Telescope has taken a close look at the childish behavior of two protostars in the constellation Vela.

Inverse · Aug 1, 2023

Webb Telescope Makes a Pair of Intriguing Discoveries About Jupiter’s Moons

The James Webb Space Telescope reveals secrets hiding away in Jupiter's moons Io and Ganymede --- until now.

Inverse · Jul 27, 2023

James Webb Space Telescope stuns with glowing portrait of actively forming stars (photo)

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has used its infrared eyes to produce a highly detailed image of two young stars more than 1,000 light-years away.

Space · Jul 26, 2023

James Webb Space Telescope makes 1st detection of diamond-like carbon dust in the universe's earliest stars

The James Webb Space Telescope has observed carbon dust in distant and early galaxies in a discovery that could challenge theories regarding the formation of cosmic dust in the infant universe.

Space · Jul 19, 2023

Webb Telescope Finds Complex Carbon in the Early Universe, Baffling Astronomers

Cosmic dust of the ancient past is beginning to appear to the ultrasensitive instruments aboard the James Webb Space Telescope.

Inverse · Jul 19, 2023

Elusive exoplanet is 'cosmic sculptor' that carved spiral arms of its star

An exoplanet orbiting a young star is carving out spiral arms in the gas and dust that is birthing its planetary system.

Space · Jul 17, 2023

Do fabled 'dark stars' actually exist? James Webb Space Telescope spots 3 candidates

The James Webb Space Telescope spotted three objects that may be 'dark stars,' or stars that are powered by dark matter. But follow-up work is needed to learn their nature.

Space · Jul 14, 2023