James Webb Space Telescope

James Webb Space Telescope directly studies an exoplanet's surface for the 1st time: 'We see a dark, hot, barren rock'

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 4 May 26

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have directly analyzed the surface of a distant super-Earth, revealing a dark, airless, Mercury-like world.

Stunning new James Webb Space Telescope images reveal 'hidden' stars being born

By Robert Lea published 2 April 26

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have investigated the star-forming region W51, resulting in stunning new images.

Spectacular spiral galaxy revealed by James Webb Space Telescope | Space photo of the day for March 4, 2026

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 4 March 26

The James Webb Space Telescope captured a stunning spiral galaxy 65 million light-years away, revealing glowing dust clouds and stellar nurseries.

James Webb Space Telescope performs brain surgery on mysterious 'Exposed Cranium Nebula'

By Keith Cooper published 26 February 26

The nebula is possibly being produced by a type of unstable star called a Wolf–Rayet star.

These 70 dusty galaxies at the edge of our universe could rewrite our understanding of the cosmos

By Robert Lea published 20 February 26

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have investigated 70 dusty galaxies at the very edge of the universe that challenge our understanding of cosmic evolution.

The James Webb Space Telescope just mapped auroras on Uranus in 3D for the 1st time, and scientists are thrilled

By Julian Dossett published 19 February 26

"This is a crucial step towards characterizing giant planets beyond our solar system."

James Webb Space Telescope spots a stunning 'cosmic jellyfish' that could help solve the mysteries of galactic evolution

By Robert Lea published 18 February 26

"This data provides us with rare insight into how galaxies were transformed in the early universe."

James Webb Space Telescope uncovers secret supermassive black holes that escape traditional detection

By Paul Sutter published 11 February 26

New research reveals how quiet galactic engines can help shape entire galaxies.

How are gas giant exoplanets born? James Webb Space Telescope provides new clues

By Samantha Mathewson published 10 February 26

Relatedly, astronomers may have just pushed the upper size limit of what counts as a planet.

James Webb Space Telescope finds precursors to 'building blocks of life' in nearby galaxy

By Robert Lea published 6 February 26

"We found an unexpected chemical complexity, with abundances far higher than predicted by current theoretical models."