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'A real revolution': The James Webb telescope is upending our understanding of the biggest, oldest black holes in the universe For years, the James Webb Space Telescope has been spotting enormous black holes in the early universe that defy all expectations. Now, astronomers are finally deciphering the origins of these cosmic behemoths.
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An ocean the size of the Arctic once covered half of Mars, new images hint Mars may have been a "blue planet" with an ocean the size of today's Arctic Ocean, a new study suggests.
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Dark matter and neutrinos may interact, hinting at 'fundamental breakthrough' in particle physics Astronomers found evidence that dark matter and neutrinos may interact, hinting at a "fundamental breakthrough" that challenges our understanding of how the universe evolved.
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A red ribbon of radio energy blasts out of a black hole on a black background

Scientists see monster black hole 'reborn' after 100 million years of rest

By Skyler Ware published

Scientists saw an inactive black hole 'reawaken' from a 100-million-year nap with fire and fury.

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Black Holes

James Webb telescope discovers earliest Type II supernova in the known universe

By Skyler Ware published

An extremely early Type II supernova explosion, named after the Titan goddess of dawn in Greek mythology, occurred just 1 billion years after the Big Bang.

Astronomy

James Webb telescope reveals sharpest-ever look at the edge of a supermassive black hole

By Ivan Farkas published

The James Webb Space Telescope snapped its sharpest image of the area around a black hole, solving a long-standing galactic mystery.

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Astronomy
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Astronomers confirm earliest Milky Way-like galaxy in the universe, just 2 billion years after the Big Bang

By Matthew Williams published

Astronomers have confirmed the earliest barred spiral galaxy in the universe, a Milky-Way-like structure that existed just 2 billion years after the Big Bang.

Astronomy
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NASA launches Pandora telescope, taking JWST's search for habitable worlds to a new level

By Daniel Apai published

The James Webb telescope's search for habitable exoplanets is getting a big boost from its new star-watching companion, Pandora.

Space

Strange discovery offers 'missing link' in planet formation

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

A decade of observations of four planets around the young planetary system V1298 Tau revealed a rare, long-sought missing link in planet formation.

Exoplanets

James Webb telescope spots 'failed stars' in a breathtaking cluster near Earth — Space photo of the week

By Shreejaya Karantha published

The James Webb Space Telescope captured a colorful portrait of a nearby stellar cradle, revealing a wealth of insights about countless stars.

Astronomy
Science news this week Jan 17

Crew-11 emergency return, Mars Sample Return cancellation, shrinking river deltas, and an ancient wolf mystery.

By Ben Turner published

Science news this week Jan. 17, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Science news this week
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Is there anything 'below' Earth in space?

By Jeff Moersch published

Earth and its neighbors orbit the sun on a relatively flat plane. But what's below this plane, and is anythign below the Earth?

Space

Watch NASA roll its historic Artemis II moon rocket to the launch pad this weekend

By Ben Turner published

NASA's Artemis 2 rocket will roll out Saturday (Jan. 17) ahead of a possible Feb. 6 launch. Here's how to watch.

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