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Largest explosion since the Big Bang was powered by a bizarre energy jet unlike any other
By Robert Lea published
The enormous gamma-ray burst, called the Brightest Of All Time (or BOAT), may be powered by its strange jet structure, scientists say.
Enormous structure discovered near doomed galaxy group is the longest galactic 'tail' ever seen
By Joanna Thompson published
The 1.5-million-light-year-long gas trail was caused by a group of galaxies moving 3 million miles per hour
James Webb Space Telescope discovers oldest organic molecules in the known universe, 12 billion light-years from Earth
By Joanna Thompson published
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope discovered evidence of complex organic molecules in a galaxy 12.3 billion light-years away — the furthest and oldest ever detected.
James Webb Space Telescope finds the faintest galaxy ever detected at the dawn of the universe
By Ben Turner published
The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered the faintest galaxy ever seen, burning away the pitch-black gloom of the early universe 13 billion years ago.
What is the speed of light?
By Briley Lewis published
Light is faster than anything else in the known universe, though its speed can change depending on what it's passing through.
What's the difference between outer space and deep space?
By Briley Lewis published
Space, outer space, and deep space — which is further out, and which is the real final frontier?
James Webb Telescope finds evidence of 'celestial monster' stars the size of 10,000 suns lurking at the dawn of time
By Ben Turner published
The James Webb Space Telescope has found key chemical fingerprints of supermassive stars just 440 million years after the Big Bang.
Scientists watched a 'reappearing supernova' explode 5 times in a row — and it could help reveal how fast the universe is expanding
By Isobel Whitcomb published
After showing up five times in Hubble images, a 'reappearing supernova' is helping scientists solve one of astronomy's biggest mysteries.
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