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'Teenage' galaxies from the early universe contain mysterious heavy elements, James Webb telescope reveals
By Conor Feehly published
A sample of galaxies dating to the first 2 to 3 billion years of the universe contain much heavier elements, and appear to be far hotter, than scientists expected.
James Webb telescope discovers 2 of the oldest galaxies in the universe
By Brandon Specktor published
The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a cosmic 'peanut' and 'fluff ball' that happen to be two of the four oldest galaxies in the known universe.
James Webb telescope discovers 'Cosmic Vine' of 20 connected galaxies sprawling through the early universe
By Brandon Specktor published
The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a massive chain of 20 galaxies in the early universe, raising questions about the formation of the largest structures in the cosmos.
Tiny galaxies that had their stars stolen could be a 'missing link' in cosmic evolution
By Robert Lea published
More than 100 observed galaxies are being disrupted and stripped of their outer layers, transforming them into fossil-dense, ultra-compact dwarf galaxies.
James Webb telescope's observations of 'impossible' galaxies at the dawn of time may finally have an explanation
By Ben Turner published
A new set of simulations suggests that the unusual brightness of early galaxies discovered by the James Webb telescope could be because of a strange, rapid-burst mode of star formation.
Space photo of the week: Hubble spies a spectacular galaxy crash
By Jamie Carter published
Arp 107 hosts a special spiraling 'Seyfert' galaxy connected to a smaller galaxy by a 'bridge' of dust and gas.
Stunningly perfect 'Einstein ring' snapped by James Webb telescope is most distant gravitationally lensed object ever seen
By Harry Baker published
The James Webb Space Telescope has snapped a stunning image of a perfectly formed Einstein ring, which is also the most distant gravitationally lensed object ever detected.
Our entire galaxy is warping, and a gigantic blob of dark matter could be to blame
By Ben Turner published
An invisible halo of misaligned dark matter could explain the warps at the Milky Way's edges.
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