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'Not so exotic anymore': The James Webb telescope is unraveling the truth about the universe's first black holes
A peculiar object discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope just 700 million years after the Big Bang could reveal the origins of the earliest black holes in the universe, some experts say.
'Torn apart by the darkness': What would happen if a human fell into a black hole?
What would a human see and feel while falling into a black hole? In this exclusive excerpt of his new book, "Facing Infinity," author and astrophysicist Jonas Enander tells us in terrifying detail.
'Interstellar visitor' 3I/ATLAS may have just changed color — for the third time
Recent observations of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS show that it has developed a faint blueish hue, hinting at a potential color change. This is the third time experts have seen the comet's coloring shift since it was discovered.
Astronomer reveals first look at Comet 3I/ATLAS as it reappears from behind the sun
An astronomer has snapped comet 3I/ATLAS using the Lowell Observatory's powerful Discovery Telescope, as well as his own small telescope. The new photos are believed to be the first optical observations of the interstellar visitor since it disappeared behind the sun.
Best telescopes 2025: Explore planets, galaxies and beyond
The best telescopes offer an unparalleled view of the cosmos, and we've gathered our favorites.
On Saturn's largest moon, water and oil would mix — opening the door to exotic chemistry in our solar system
On Saturn's largest moon, Titan, molecules that would never mix on Earth are mixing together, seemingly defying a fundamental rule of chemistry.
Webb reveals a fiery starburst in the Cigar Galaxy — Space photo of the week
The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed the blazing heart of an iconic nearby galaxy, where rapid star formation and galactic winds light up the cosmos in infrared light.
We sharpened the James Webb telescope's vision from a million miles away. Here's how.
A small piece of metal engineered in Australia helped sharpen the James Webb telescope's vision from a million miles away.
Solar revelations as Comet 3I/ATLAS rapidly brightens, a tiny tyrannosaur prompts T. rex rethink, and the unexpected perks of cussing out your chatbot
Science news this week Nov. 1, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Science history: Astronomers spot first known planet around a sunlike star, raising hopes for extraterrestrial life — Nov. 1, 1995
About 50 light-years from Earth, a gas giant about half the mass of Jupiter orbits a sunlike star. The discovery of Pegasi 51 b ushered in a new era of exoplanet research.
