JWST Archives

JWST Detects Frozen Building Blocks of Life Around Star in Galaxy Beyond the Milky Way

JWST detects frozen methanol, a complex organic molecule, around a protostar in the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51). Learn why this confirms the universality of life’s chemical building blocks.

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 observations discover large debris disk around nearby M dwarf - Phys.org

JWST Discovers Massive, Cold Debris Disk Around Nearby M-Dwarf Star TWA 20

JWST’s MIRI instrument detected a large, cold 15 AU debris disk around the M-dwarf star TWA 20. Learn why this rare discovery confirms efficient planet formation around low-mass stars.

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.

Mysterious JWST Object "Capotauro" Might Be The First Galaxy In The Universe - IFLScience

JWST Detects ‘Capotauro,’ A Candidate for the Universe’s First Galaxy

The JWST has detected Capotauro, a remarkably bright object that may be the oldest galaxy ever seen. Learn about the pending confirmation and its impact on cosmic models.

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.