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NASA detects water plume the size of U.S. streaming from Saturn's moon
The discovery has scientists excited about the possibility of alien life on icy Enceladus, one of Saturn's 100-plus moons.
Scientists work out which stars may host life on their planets
Stars containing higher levels of heavier elements may have orbiting planets that are less hospitable to life, researchers have found.
Distant planet formed 150 million years ago found to have water
The planet, VHS 1256 b, is a gas giant around 40 light years away from Earth. It has water, carbon dioxide and methane in its swirling silicate dust clouds.
"We are not alone": How James Webb Telescope is hunting down alien worlds
We have found over 5,000 exoplanets so far outside of our solar system, and the James Webb Telescope will help scientists find planets with atmospheres.
NASA reveals never-before-seen images of "early universe"
The new images reveal "little dots" in the background that are all galaxies, according to Rebecca Larson, one of the scientists involved in the findings.
James Webb Images Being Used by Hackers to Store Computer Viruses
Once downloaded, the image is used to unleash a malware code that could allow a hacker access to a computer.
Planet That May Be Covered With Water Discovered 100 Light Years Away
Scientists want to book the James Webb Space Telescope to take a closer look at the planet as soon as possible.
NASA James Webb Scientist on How We'll Know if TRAPPIST-1 Is Home to Aliens
The study by Webb will be the "most important" exoplanet probe for years to come as scientists look for life on other planets.
Renowned Physicist Apologizes for Saying Slice of Chorizo Was JWST Image
Etienne Klein's charcuterie sausage-based astronomy gag was amusing for many but fell flat for others.
Watch Scientists' Wholesome Reactions to Images From James Webb Telescope
"I wanted to share the emotions these gorgeous images brought out in me" astrophysicist Skylar Grayson, who was brought to tears, told Newsweek.
James Webb Captured Floating in Space by Its Telescope Neighbor Gaia
The groundbreaking new telescope, which was launched in 2021, shares its orbit with a fellow space observatory which recently snapped its photo.
James Webb First Images Explained as Telescope Exceeds NASA's Expectations
The new image released by the groundbreaking telescope is its clearest one yet, showing a bright star and distant galaxies.
NASA Brings James Webb Space Telescope a Step Closer to Taking First Images
NASA is preparing the telescope's 21ft golden mirror, which will allow astronomers to stare deeper into the universe and further back in time than ever before.
Hunt for Alien Life Begins as James Webb Telescope Settles Into Orbit
The telescope could potentially spot artificially produced gasses, which would lead to more information regarding life on other planets.
Photo Shows James Webb Telescope Zooming Through Space Away From Earth
The telescope has been photographed from Earth preparing to fully deploy the primary mirror that will help it to look further back in time than ever before.
Why NASA Doesn't Show Real Live-Feed Images of the James Webb Telescope
Engineers tested the idea of putting cameras on board the space telescope to monitor its deployment, but decided they would have presented some problems.
NASA's James Webb Tracker Shows You Where the Telescope Is Right Now
The James Webb telescope still hasn't reached its desired orbit but it has covered more than half of its near million-mile journey through space.
How to Watch Livestream of NASA's James Webb Telescope Moving Through Space
The telescope will be tracked across the sky in January as it heads to its final destination, from where it will look further back in time than ever before.
Watch Clip of James Webb Gliding Through Space as Astronomer Captures Video
The groundbreaking new telescope is currently on a journey hundreds of thousands of miles away from Earth.
What To Know About the Rocket Launching NASA's James Webb Telescope
The groundbreaking space telescope, which will peer even further into space than Hubble, is now tantalizingly close to its Christmas Day launch.
What Next for Iconic Hubble Telescope as James Webb Poised for Launch
Hubble has given us some of the most breathtaking space images ever, and its successor, James Webb, will be able to peer even deeper into the cosmos.
When NASA's Groundbreaking James Webb Space Telescope Will Launch
Decades in the making, James Webb will also help us to understand what the universe was like a few hundred million years after its birth.
James Webb Space Telescope Could Shed Light on Dark Matter and Dark Energy
The telescope that has been decades in the making could help astronomers solve some of the Universe's biggest mysteries.
NASA's Successor to Hubble Telescope Ready to Launch, Head 1 Million Miles
NASA will launch the James Webb Space Telescope on Friday, then it will travel and prepare for six months before beginning work.
NASA Won't Rename Telescope After 1,200 People Protest LGBT Discrimination
The space agency's upcoming James Webb Space Telescope is due to push the boundaries of astronomy, but concerns have been raised about its namesake.
21 Things to Look Forward to in 2021
The best thing about 2021 won't be simply that it isn't 2020. From science to space, healthcare to business, sports to entertainment, these are the events and people that will bring us joy next year.
K2-18b: Super-Earth in 'Habitable Zone' Has Water Vapor in Its Atmosphere
The exoplanet is 110 light-years from Earth and was discovered by NASA's Kepler spacecraft in 2015.
Exomoons May Offer a Better Chance at Finding Alien Life than Planets
NASA's James Webb Telescope will open up an entirely new avenue for searching for extraterrestrial life.
NASA's TESS Space Telescope Begins Hunt for New Planets
TESS may uncover planets that have the right conditions for life to exist.
NASA's Most Advanced Telescope Delayed Until 2020
"Failure is not an option," NASA officials said of the expensive telescope launch.