James Webb Space Telescope Archives

JWST Creates First 3D Map of Exoplanet WASP-18b, Revealing Water-Ripping Heat

The James Webb Space Telescope produced the first 3D map of exoplanet WASP-18b, revealing extreme 5,000°F heat that rips apart water. Read the full analysis of the breakthrough methodology.

JWST Detects Five ‘Building Blocks of Life’ in Ice Outside the Milky Way

The James Webb Space Telescope detected five complex organic molecules in interstellar ice in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Learn what this means for universal life chemistry.

JWST Spots ‘Puzzling’ Object JADES-GS-z14-0, Potentially Universe’s Earliest Galaxy

The James Webb Space Telescope spotted JADES-GS-z14-0, a massive galaxy formed just 100 million years after the Big Bang. Learn why this discovery challenges cosmology.

Super-Earth less than 20 light-years away is an exciting lead in the search for life - Space

New Super-Earth Found Less Than 20 Light-Years Away in Habitable Zone

Astronomers discover a Super-Earth exoplanet less than 20 light-years away orbiting in its star’s habitable zone. Learn why this proximity makes it a prime target for the search for life.

What happened to those 'little red dots' Webb observed? - Phys.org

Cosmic ‘Red Dots’: Webb Solves Early Universe Galaxy Mystery

New Webb research confirms mysterious ‘red dots’ are young, massive, dusty galaxies from the early universe. Discover how NIRSpec unveiled this cosmic secret.

How we sharpened the James Webb telescope's vision from a million kilometers away - Phys.org

Sharpening the James Webb Telescope’s Vision: A Million-Kilometer Alignment

Discover how scientists precisely aligned the James Webb Space Telescope’s mirrors from 1.5 million km away, unlocking its incredible cosmic vision. Learn about the seven-step process and its impact on astronomy.