Science and Exploration

James Webb Space Telescope

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The James Webb Space Telescope reveals millions of previously hidden stars within the dusty disk of the Cigar Galaxy, M82, showcasing intense star formation.
Space & Astronomy

Cigar Galaxy ignites millions of stars at an extreme rate

Over 16.5 million individual stars, previously obscured by cosmic dust, now blaze into view across the Cigar Galaxy's disk, a revelation made possible by the James Webb Space Telescope. This unprecede

Dr. Alistair Finch·June 26, 2026
The James Webb Space Telescope observing distant 'little red dots' in the early universe, which are potential candidates for early black holes.
Space & Astronomy

Webb Telescope Spots Little Red Dots That Appear to Be Black Holes

Peering back 1.8 billion years after the Big Bang, the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed a seemingly innocuous 'little red dot' as a candidate for a 'black hole star', according to Universe Toda

Dr. Elena Ortiz·June 15, 2026
The James Webb Space Telescope observing a spiral galaxy arm filled with bright, newly formed star clusters and glowing nebulae.
Space & Astronomy

Webb Telescope Studies Star Clusters, Unveiling Rapid Stellar Birth

On May 6, 2026, the James Webb Space Telescope unveiled a near-infrared image of Messier 51's spiral arm.

Sofia Petrova·May 23, 2026