Researchers say the object could represent one of the clearest examples yet of a supermassive black hole forming without first emerging from a stellar collapse process.

Which came first—the black hole or the galaxy? Webb discovery questions a key theory of galaxy formation

Nereid, discovered in 1949 by Dutch-American astronomer Gerard Kuiper, is the third-largest moon orbiting Neptune and follows one of the most eccentric orbits of any known planetary satellite.

Neptune’s mysterious moon Nereid may be the only survivor of an ancient cosmic crash, NASA's JSWT finds

NASA's James Webb Telescope reveals the sharpest-ever map of dark matter, confirming its role as the universe's "invisible scaffolding." Discover how dark matter's gravity shaped galaxies and paved the way for life on Earth.

How dark matter acts like the universe's web: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope sees 800,000 galaxies

NASA James Webb and Hubble space telescopes have made some startling discoveries. The Chandra X-ray telescope captured a famous supernova remnant over several years. Here are some new findings made by these astonishing pieces of technology. 

Latest NASA findings: 5 discoveries made by Webb, Hubble and Chandra Space Telescopes

Webb’s sensitive infrared observations helped in detecting and distinguishing the fading light of the explosion from its faint host galaxy.

NASA’s James Webb telescope captured supernova from the dawn of universe

Indian scientists have discovered a galaxy in the early universe that is similar to the Milky Way. They peered 12 billion years back into time using the James Webb telescope and were shocked when they saw a perfectly spiral galaxy birthing stars. It has been named Alaknanda.

Indian scientists discover Alaknanda, a Milky Way twin galaxy that lived 12 billion years ago

From NASA’s $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope to China’s giant FAST radio dish, the world’s most advanced telescopes are unlocking the universe’s deepest secrets. These incredible instruments capture light from the first galaxies and search for signs of life beyond Earth.

10 most powerful telescopes ever made

This number is not static; new discoveries are added regularly by astronomers worldwide, and more than 8,000 additional candidate planets are awaiting confirmation.

NASA confirms discovery of 6,000 alien planets outside our solar system, could life exist out there?

Scientists are now focused on probing its climate, atmospheric composition, and potential water retention, making TRAPPIST-1e a key target in the ongoing quest to understand life beyond our solar system.

Scientists identify TRAPPIST-1e as a potential Earth-like world, here’s why

This observation marked a significant milestone, as it provided a rare glimpse into the universe's infancy, capturing light emitted just 900 million years after the Big Bang.

Star Earendel: The most distant star ever seen, or just a cosmic illusion?

This extraordinary find pushes the limits of how far back in cosmic history human instruments can look, offering a direct glimpse into the earliest stages of galaxy formation.

'13.4 billion light years away': Did you know the most distant galaxy discovered?

The James Webb Space Telescope has recently captured a striking example: a ‘question mark’-shaped distortion produced by a rare hyperbolic umbilic lens, the result of precisely aligned galaxies and clusters warping spacetime itself.

6 strange facts about the observable universe and why most of it is hidden

Pebbles covered in water ice drift inward from colder outer regions, and the increase in temperature causes the ice to sublimate, usually producing strong water vapour signatures in the inner disk.

'5,545 light years away': NASA's James Webb Telescope detects CO2-rich planet-forming disk challenging models of planet birth

They are products of violent collisions, rare cosmic alignments, or mysterious forces we still cannot fully explain. 

Tadpole, Black Eye and Cosmic Owl: What makes these 7 galaxies the weirdest in the universe?

Their surfaces reach temperatures hot enough to melt or even vaporize rock, creating conditions that are completely alien compared to Earth, Mars, or Venus. 

'Fiery lava planets': NASA's James Webb Telescope discovers shocking chemistry of worlds that shouldn’t exist

The team used JWST’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) with a coronagraphic mask to block the star’s glare, enabling the detection of objects around 10,000 times fainter than Alpha Centauri A.

'Only 4 light-years away': NASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovers new exoplanet in our solar system's neighbourhood

NASA James Webb Space Telescope has detected glowing oceans on a distant exoplanet, about 200 light-years away. This breakthrough could indicate the presence of liquid water, a key ingredient for life. The discovery sparks hope in the search for alien life and future space missions.

James Webb spots alien world’s glowing oceans 200 light-years away

Unlike on Earth, space lacks air needed for sound waves to travel. This makes traditional voice communication impossible. 

'No signal, no antennas': How did Indian astronaut communicate with Earth from space?

After an in-depth analysis of data from 263 ancient galaxies, the researchers from Kansas State University have found patterns that challenge the long-standing theories about the structure and origin of the universe.

Are we living inside a black hole? NASA's James Webb Telescope study leaves scientists alarmed

Cosmic cliffs to newborn stars: Photos of the universe’s hidden wonders, credit James Webb Telescope

A study led by Tanguy Bertrand of the Paris Observatory, in Nature Astronomy, found that Pluto’s haze affects its climate by absorbing sunlight during the day and releasing it as infrared radiation at night. 

‘New kind of climate’: NASA’s James Webb Telescope discovers strange atmospheric phenomenon on Pluto

Scientists have confirmed the discovery of the coldest exoplanet ever observed, orbiting a white dwarf, with the help of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.

'-87 degree celsius': NASA's James Webb Telescope discovers coldest ever exoplanet in 'forbidden zone'

Astronomers at the University of Milano-Bicocca have identified a massive spiral galaxy, named "Big Wheel", which formed approximately two billion years after the Big Bang. 

'Big wheel': NASA’s James Webb Telescope discovers a mysterious galaxy 5 times the mass of Milky Way

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has detected a galaxy, JADES-GS-z13-1, located just 330 million years after the Big Bang. The brightness of this distant galaxy challenges existing models of the early universe, as it emits ultraviolet radiation that should have been absorbed by surrounding neutral hydrogen.

NASA's James Webb Telescope discovers a mysterious galaxy emitting ultraviolet radiation.