The Latest Breaking News from JWST

James Webb Space Telescope detects molecules transformed by sunlight in exoplanet's atmosphere

Astronomers detect molecules transformed by sunlight in the atmosphere of an alien planet outside our Solar System for the first time.

ABC News · Nov 24, 2022

27 years ago, Hubble took one of the most iconic space images ever

A guide to the stunning Pillars of Creation and why one space telescope veteran stands by the scene’s remarkability.

Inverse · Nov 1, 2022

New JWST photo reveals the Pillars of Creation as never before

It's full of stars.

Axios · Oct 19, 2022

This behemoth black hole got too big too early — the Webb Telescope could find out why

A galaxy with a 10 billion solar mass black hole is an oddity and an abomination. What’s going on there, and how will Webb solve it?

Inverse · Jul 30, 2022

Behold! This beautiful new Webb Telescope image looks unreal

An astronomer transformed James Webb Space Telescope data into a gorgeous image.

Inverse · Jul 19, 2022

The Webb telescope: a source of wonder that is both aesthetic and technological

The inspirational JWST is pushing the limits of how far back in time cosmologists can see

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2022

Webb Telescope: This planet could be a "Rosetta stone" for finding alien life

JWST will look at Gliese 486 b — too hot to sustain life, but which could bear an atmosphere.

Inverse · Jul 16, 2022

By Jove! Jupiter glows in new James Webb Space Telescope images

Jupiter and its ocean moon Europa shine in JWST test imagery. It's a preview of what's to come from the amazing new observatory.

Inverse · Jul 14, 2022

The Webb Telescope could help astronomers make a big black hole breakthrough

JWST will work with the Event Horizon Telescope to delve deep into supermassive black holes and glean unprecedented information and detail

Inverse · Jul 14, 2022

“A stunning achievement”: 12 scientists tell us their thoughts on JWST first images

It was all a lot to take in — so we asked a few people in the astronomy community their thoughts.

Inverse · Jul 14, 2022