James Webb space telescope
Scientists hail ‘strongest evidence’ so far for life beyond our solar system
Astrophysics team say observation of chemical compounds may be ‘tipping point’ in search for extraterrestrial life
Astronomers find signal that gives ‘unexpected’ insight into early universe
Expert says glimpse of UV light is akin to finding ‘first buried arrowhead on an ancient battlefield’
Carbon detected in galaxy observed 350m years after big bang
Exclusive: ‘Massive’ discovery raises possibility conditions for life were present almost from dawn of time
James Webb space telescope photographs most distant known galaxy
Black holes observed colliding when universe was only 740m years old
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A waterworld with a boiling ocean and the end of dark matter? The week in science – podcastIan Sample and science correspondent Hannah Devlin discuss some of the science stories that have made headlines this week, from a new theory challenging the existence of dark matter to an alarming study about the possible impact of microplastics on our health and a glimpse of a ‘waterworld with a boiling ocean’ deep in space
How the James Webb telescope is ‘set to find strange and bizarre worlds’
After its first full calendar year of operation, astronomers are using the probe to look for life on thousands of newly discovered planets
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What have we learned from the James Webb space telescope so far? – podcastPlanet where it rains sand revealed by Nasa telescope
Creation of rare heavy elements witnessed in neutron-star collision
Discovery of ‘Jumbos’ may herald new astronomical category
Scientists excited to find ocean of one of Jupiter’s moons contains carbon
Nasa says distant exoplanet could have rare water ocean and possible hint of life
Stunning James Webb telescope images show death throes of distant star
High-resolution images from cutting-edge space telescope reveal inner region around central white dwarf
‘Mindblowing’: how James Webb telescope’s snapshots of infant universe transformed astronomy
‘Unprecedented’: Nasa releases image of star-forming region
Euclid telescope prepares for voyage to create largest 3D map of the cosmos
European Space Agency’s €1bn probe will travel 1m miles from Earth to shed light on dark universe
Supermassive black hole at heart of ancient galaxy ‘far larger than expected’
Dust cloud discovered around one of sky’s brightest stars
James Webb space telescope captures rare image of dying star
Picture released of star in Sagitta constellation on the cusp of going supernova
About 78 results for James Webb space telescope ![An illustration of what the planet K2-18 b could look like with a red dwarf star on a black background that is speckled with some small stars. The planet is large, in the foreground on the right and the star is smaller, in the background at the lower left. The planet is various shades of blue, with wisps of white scattered throughout. The left edge of the planet (the side facing the star) is lit, while the rest is in shadow. The star has a bright red glow.]](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/58192346609b2168208fe4d6674df709df795be6/120_0_3600_2160/master/3600.jpg?width=460&dpr=2&s=none&crop=5%3A3)
Science WeeklyA waterworld with a boiling ocean and the end of dark matter? The week in science – podcastIan Sample and science correspondent Hannah Devlin discuss some of the science stories that have made headlines this week, from a new theory challenging the existence of dark matter to an alarming study about the possible impact of microplastics on our health and a glimpse of a ‘waterworld with a boiling ocean’ deep in space
