Is This Distant Exoplanet Hiding a Vast Ocean? The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made a groundbreaking discovery, detecting carbon-based molecules in the atmosphere of an exoplanet that could be covered in vast oceans. K2-18 b, a so-called "Hycean planet," is located 120 light-years from Earth and may offer new clues in the search for extraterrestrial life. What … [Read more...] about Exoplanet’s surface may be covered in oceans, James Webb Space Telescope finds
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The Most Distant Fully-Formed Spiral Galaxy Known Has Been Spotted By JWST
The Most Distant Fully-Formed Spiral Galaxy Known Has Been Spotted By JWST And it has an epic name. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has once again made a groundbreaking discovery, spotting the most distant fully-formed spiral galaxy ever observed. This distant galaxy, nicknamed Zhúlóng, or "Torch Dragon," is revolutionizing our understanding of galaxy formation in the … [Read more...] about The Most Distant Fully-Formed Spiral Galaxy Known Has Been Spotted By JWST
Global Planetary Defense Protocols Now Active Following “Potentially Hazardous” Asteroid Discovery
Early Detection Triggers Global Response On December 27, 2024, astronomers at the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) in Río Hurtado, Chile, made a discovery that sent ripples through the scientific community. A newly identified asteroid, 2024 YR4, measuring between 40 and 100 meters (131–328 feet) in diameter, has been classified as a Level 3 threat on the … [Read more...] about Global Planetary Defense Protocols Now Active Following “Potentially Hazardous” Asteroid Discovery