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James Webb telescope reveals truth about 'impossible' black hole thought to be feeding at 40 times the theoretical limit

Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to revisit a misunderstood black hole thought to be gulping matter 40 times faster than the theoretical limit. It turns out, dust may have obscured the truth.

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James Webb Space Telescope finds a wild black hole growth spurt in galaxies at 'cosmic noon'

"We want to understand how these galaxies are forming stars, how many stars they’re forming, and especially how the black holes at their centers are growing."

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The Best James Webb Space Telescope Images So Far

Webb has two decades ahead of it, but it's already captured some stunning images. Here are 35 of our favorites.

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Did the James Webb telescope really find evidence of alien life? Here's the truth about exoplanet K2-18b.

A study suggesting the exoplanet K2-18b shows potential signs of alien life has been met with skepticism from the scientific ...

James Webb Space Telescope produces most detailed signature of the atmosphere of a planet beyond the Solar System

The boundless potential of astronomical discovery contrasts sharply with the backwardness and reaction promoted by Trump and ...

Could life thrive on K2-18b? What to know about the distant exoplanet

K2-18b, an exoplanet 120 light-years away, may be the best hope to confirm that life exists beyond Earth. Here's what to know ...

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Webb helps scientists better understand solar system's origins

University of Central Florida (UCF) scientists and their collaborators discovered new insights into the formation of distant ...

Is the universe really infinite? Astrophysicists explain.

Using data from space telescopes and other instruments, astronomers, cosmologists, and astrophysicists are able to deduce and ...

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Scientists use James Webb Space Telescope to better understand solar system's origins

Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), scientists analyzed far-away bodies -- known as Trans-Neptunian Objects (TNOs) -- and found varying traces of methanol. The discoveries are helping them ...

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Can Hubble still hang? How the space telescope compares to its successors after 35 years of cosmic adventures

"It's amazing that after 35 years, Hubble still holds a unique capability as a top workhorse for science discoveries and ...

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