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Black holes existed since the dawn of time, study finds in major discovery - study

Scientists using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope found that black holes actually created stars and galaxies in the early universe, in a study that rewrites our understanding of the universe.

07/02/2024

Scientists accidentally find dwarf galaxy that shouldn't exist

Dwarf galaxy PEARLSDG was found by scientists using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. However, its existence goes against established knowledge of galaxy formation.

04/02/2024

Webb telescope captures 'stunning' images of 19 spiral galaxies

The images let scientists resolve the structure of the clouds of dust and gas from which stars and planets form at a high level of detail in galaxies considered galactic satellites of the Milky Way.

By REUTERS
31/01/2024

NASA's Hubble telescope spots 'dreamy' galaxy

NASA's Hubble Space telescope spotted and photographed a beautiful, dreamy galaxy millions of light-years from Earth.

NASA's Webb telescope finds exoplanet with potential signs of life

Along with methane and carbon dioxide, the James Webb Telescope also discovered a molecule known as dimethyl sulphide (DMS), a substance only produced by living things.

Black hole is observed snacking on sun-like star, bite by bite

This marked the first time that scientists had observed a sun-like star being repeatedly snacked upon by a supermassive black hole.

By REUTERS
08/09/2023

Black holes may be causing mature galaxies to stop producing new stars

Scientists have long suggested that the supermassive black holes in these galaxies are interacting with the gas clouds to prev

Mud on Mars shows evidence of wet-dry cycles that support life

A new discovery shows how the distinctive pattern of mud cracks on Mars offer the first real evidence of wet-dry cycles that could support life.

Scientists spot edge of supermassive black hole for first time accidentally - study

Supermassive black holes sit at the center of many galaxies and are often surrounded by accretion disks that they feed on. Scientists observed a previously unexplored region near one – by accident.

27/08/2023

Spanish astronomer discovers a galaxy within a galaxy

A Spanish astronomer has discovered an active galactic nucleus at the center of the Sombrero Galaxy.

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