As the successor to the venerable Hubble Space Telescope, one of the main duties of the James Webb Space Telescope has been to take deep-field images of iconic cosmic objects and structures. The JWST’s next-generation instruments and improved resolution provide breathtakingly detailed images, allowing astronomers to learn more about the cosmos and the laws that govern it. The latest JWST deep-field is of a region of space known as Abell 7244 – aka. Pandora’s Cluster – where three galaxy clusters are in the process of coming together to form a megacluster.
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Black holes may be the source of mysterious dark energy
Black holes may be the origin of dark energy, according to a study by a team of researchers led by the University of Hawaii.
NASA's heartbeat-detecting tech to help with Turkey earthquake relief effort
NASA-developed technology that can remotely detect the tiniest motions of the body caused by basic processes necessary for life will be used by disaster relief teams in earthquake-stricken Turkey.
ET on Earth?
The search for extraterrestrial intelligence should not exclude our own planet.
NASA names moon mountain after Black mathematician and 'Hidden Figure' Melba Mouton
Melba Mouton worked during the era of "Hidden Figures" at NASA. The newly named Mons Mouton overlooks an area that will also be targeted by an ice-hunting rover in 2024 or so.
Astronomers unravel how complex organic molecules form in deep space
New research shows how a simple molecule called ortho-benzene helps form larger, more complex organic molecules at the core of frigid gas clouds in deep space.
Goldilocks zone: Everything you need to know about the habitable sweet spot
The Goldilocks zone or habitable zone is the region around a star where an orbiting planet could host liquid water and, therefore, possibly support life.
Planetary defense: Protecting Earth from space-based threats
Planetary defense refers to the effort to monitor and protect Earth from asteroids, comets and other objects in space.
'Star Trek: Picard' Season 3 premiere is pure 'Next Generation' nostalgia, for better or worse
The "Star Trek: Picard" Season 3 premiere is here and offers a trip down memory lane for anyone wishing for another season of "The Next Generation."
Sony E 11mm f/1.8 lens review
We put Sony's widest-angle APS-C lens to the test — was it worth the wait?
'Pristine' meteorite contaminated with table salt upon crash landing on Earth
The Winchcombe meteorite was collected mere hours after it fell, but researchers have found that it was already contaminated with earthly minerals, including common table salt.
Meteorite found! Space rock from brilliant fireball over Europe located in France
A meteorite believed to have originated from a brilliant fireball that lit up European skies on Monday (Feb. 13) was located in France by citizen scientists.
NASA, HeroX need your help to simulate astronaut Mars missions
A new virtual reality challenge will help NASA prepare for human missions to Mars, perhaps as soon as the late 2030s.
Everything we know about The Flash: release date, plot, trailers and more
Catch the fastest man alive on the silver screen this summer - here's everything we know about The Flash including the release date, plot, and more.
Physicists mimic gravity inside the sun using sound waves
The acoustically generated force will help astronomers better understand the sun's photosphere and the causes of space weather.
Hubble Space Telescope spies odd pair of galaxies near Big Dipper (photo)
A new image from the Hubble Space Telescope proves that astronomers don't have to look very far to find something astonishing.
Another Russian Spacecraft is Leaking Coolant
Roscosmos appears to be having some issues with a spacecraft again. In December, the Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft that delivered three crewmembers of Expedition 68 to the International Space Station (ISS) reported a leak in its coolant loop. On February 11th, engineers at the Russian Mission Control Center outside Moscow recorded a depressurization in Progress 82, an uncrewed cargo craft docked with the Poisk laboratory module. The cause of these leaks remains unknown, but Roscosmos engineers (with support from their NASA counterparts) will continue investigating.
The Event Horizon Telescope Gazes into the Heart of a Distant Quasar
Oftentimes in astronomy, it takes a village of telescopes and people to make an amazing find. In the case of the quasar NRAO 530, it took a planet full of radio dishes ganged together to peer into its heart. Then, it took a major collaboration of scientists to figure out what the instruments were telling them.
James Webb Space Telescope opens Pandora's Cluster in stunning image with help from Einstein (video)
The James Webb Space Telescope has observed Abell 2744 also known as "Pandora's Cluster" spotting the merger of three galactic clusters to birth a "mega cluster."
Ingenuity is Doing Surprisingly Well
Exploring Mars is hazardous work. Robotic missions that are sent there have to contend with extreme temperatures, dust storms, intermittent sunlight, and rough terrain. In recent years, two robotic missions were lost due to dust alone, and all that roving around has done a number on the Curiosity rover’s treads. It’s understandable why mission teams are pleasantly surprised when their missions make it through a rough patch. This was the case with the Ingenuity team when they discovered that the rotorcraft, which has been exploring Mars alongside Perseverance, survived the night and is back in working order.
Supercharged Valentine's Day auroras give Alaska-based polar lights chaser the night of his life (photos)
Vincent Ledvina was as excited as the particles in the atmosphere over his head when a well-timed solar eruption triggered a night of auroral splendor on Valentine's Day.
