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'Runaway' black hole detected by the James Webb telescope adds a strange new chapter to our universe's storyRecent observations suggest that 'runaway' black holes are tumbling through the cosmos. Building on decades of theory, the discovery adds a remarkable new chapter to the story of the universe.
By David Blair Published
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Astronomers discover a gigantic, wobbling black hole jet that 'changes the way we think about the galaxy'Combining observations from several powerful telescopes, astronomers have detected a gargantuan, 'wobbling' black hole outburst that's as wide as an entire galaxy.
By Matthew Williams Published
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'A real revolution': The James Webb telescope is upending our understanding of the biggest, oldest black holes in the universeFor years, the James Webb Space Telescope has been spotting enormous black holes in the early universe that defy all expectations. Now, astronomers are finally deciphering the origins of these cosmic behemoths.
By Adam Mann Published
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James Webb telescope saw black holes emerging from 'cocoons' near the dawn of timeThe gaseous cocoons surrounding "little red dots" hint at their true nature, a new James Webb telescope study hints.
By Skyler Ware Published
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Glittering new James Webb telescope image shows an 'intricate web of chaos' — Space photo of the weekThis mash-up of data from the James Webb Space Telescope and the Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals two galaxies mid-collision, with their spiral arms overlapping and bending toward their neighbors' cores.
By Jamie Carter Published
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James Webb telescope finds supermassive black hole hidden inside 'Jekyll and Hyde' galaxyThe discovery of a hidden supermassive black hole inside an ancient galaxy suggests that some of our universe's most extreme objects could be invisible unless observed in infrared wavelengths, James Webb telescope observations reveal.
By Patrick Pester Published
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'Necessary for the future of humankind': Who was honored at the first-ever Global Space Awards?The winners of the inaugural Global Space Awards were recently announced at a star-studded ceremony at London's Natural History Museum. The event championed innovation and sustainability, while also celebrating the life of a late NASA astronaut.
By Harry Baker Published
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James Webb telescope celebrates Halloween with eerie image of a dying sun — it's what our own might look like one dayThis Halloween, the James Webb Space Telescope has served us up a stunning image of the Red Spider Nebula. It could be a glimpse of our solar system will in the distant future.
By Ben Turner Published
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'Puzzling' object discovered by James Webb telescope may be the earliest known galaxy in the universeWhile scouring images from the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers spotted Capotauro, "one of the most puzzling discoveries" to date.
By Sophie Berdugo Published
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