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If we could view our galaxy from the outside, it would appear to have a thin disc with some distinct spiral “arms” that are brightened by stars.

We thought we understood how a galaxy forms — and the universe just proved us wrong

December 05, 2025 4:29 pm

‘Alaknanda’ is the latest galaxy discovered by the James Webb telescope that challenges popular theories amongst astronomers

NASA explains that the lobes are outlined by light emitted from molecular hydrogen (H₂), which consists of two bonded hydrogen atoms. Over thousands of years, gas escaping from the centre of the nebula has inflated these massive bubbles. (Image: NASA)

James Webb space telescope reveals new view of dying star ‘Red Spider Nebula’

November 28, 2025 8:57 am

The Red Spider Nebula gives us a possible preview of what might happen to our own Sun in about 5 billion years: as the Sun runs out of fuel, it may also swell into a red giant, shed its outer layers, and produce a planetary nebula, leaving behind a white dwarf core.

Nevertheless, Zavala pointed out that GHZ2 does not exhibit certain classic indicators of active galactic nucleus activity, implying that star formation might primarily fuel the galaxy, potentially via supermassive stars with masses significantly exceeding that of the sun, or through atypical star formation processes. (Image: Royal Astronomical Society)

Astronomers may have found the most distant supermassive black hole using the James Webb Space Telescope

November 26, 2025 9:03 am

Since its discovery in 2022, the GHZ2 galaxy has garnered attention from astronomers due to its unique spectrum featuring intense "emission lines" that are indicative of energised atoms.

The findings suggest dust grains can spark sophisticated chemistry even in metal-poor settings. The researchers plan to hunt for these molecules around other protostars in the Milky Way and beyond. (Image for representation: FreePik)

Clues to life’s origins spotted in a galaxy 160,000 light-years from Earth

October 30, 2025 9:01 am

Astronomers have for the first time spotted multiple complex organic molecules—the raw ingredients of life—locked in ice around a star outside the Milky Way.

James Webb Space Telescope rules out Earth-like atmosphere on rocky planet

August 14, 2025 3:03 pm

TRAPPIST-1 d is a rocky world 40 light-years away, orbiting a cool red dwarf at just 2% of Earth’s Sun distance, on the inner edge of its temperate zone.

James Webb Space Telescope, studied 263 old galaxies, some of them from 300 million years after the Big Bang.

Are we living in a black hole? James Webb telescope's latest discovery revisits universe's origin story

June 21, 2025 9:23 am

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have made a shocking discovery that our universe might be inside a huge black hole.

Three spectra taken by the JWST/NIRSpec. The record galaxy is shown in the middle.

What is a dead galaxy? Astronomers spot one that stopped forming stars 700M years after Big Bang

April 27, 2025 9:17 am

700 million years after the Big Bang, astronomers have found the most distant galaxy ever seen using the James Webb Space Telescope (JSWT)

Thousands of galaxies flood this near-infrared image of galaxy cluster SMACS 0723. High-resolution imaging from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope combined with a natural effect known as gravitational lensing made this finely detailed image possible. (Image: NASA)

Exoplanet K2-18b offers clues to alien life: 5 major discoveries about life beyond Earth

April 19, 2025 9:58 am

Scientists have spotted a molecule linked to life in the atmosphere of K2-18b using the James Webb Telescope. Here is a look at five major discoveries that suggest we may not be alone in the universe.

The discovery was made owing to a scientific phenomenon known as gravitational lensing.

Physicists spot 44 stars no one knew existed, thanks to 'cosmic hall of mirrors' effect

January 10, 2025 2:21 pm

This is the first time so many individual stars have been discovered or observed at such a distance.

Ariel is one of 27 moons revolving around Uranus.

James Webb Telescope uncovers possible underground ocean on Uranus’ moon

August 21, 2024 8:17 am

Underground oceans are often treated as an indicator of a geologically active world.

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NASA's James Webb telescope offers a look at the universe from 13 billion years ago

July 13, 2022 11:43 am

Thousands of galaxies — including the faintest objects ever observed in the infrared — have appeared in James Webb’s view for the first time, all captured in a relatively small area.