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Potential Biosignatures Detected on Exoplanet K2-18 b

On April 16th, scientists announced potential biosignature detection on K2-18 b, an exoplanet 120 light-years away, using the James Webb Space Telescope; however, further research is needed to confirm the presence of life.

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Strongest Evidence Yet Found for Extraterrestrial Life on Exoplanet K2-18 b

The James Webb Space Telescope has detected dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and dimethyl disulfide (DMDS) in the atmosphere of exoplanet K2-18 b, 124 light-years from Earth, offering the strongest evidence yet for extraterrestrial life, though further research is needed to confirm a biological origin.

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Planet's Death Plunge into Star: Webb Telescope Reveals New Details

New James Webb Space Telescope observations reveal a planet's demise 12,000 light-years away in the Aquila constellation, caused by a death plunge into its star due to orbital decay, contradicting earlier theories. The event ejected hot gas and dust, observable by Webb.

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JWST Detects Galaxy from Cosmic Dark Ages

The James Webb Space Telescope detected galaxy GS-z13-1, 330 million years after the Big Bang, emitting a clear UV light signature, indicating the end of the cosmic dark ages and challenging existing models of early galaxy formation.

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Unexpectedly Large and Bright Galaxy JADES-GS-z14-0 Challenges Early Universe Models

The James Webb Space Telescope and ALMA observatory discovered JADES-GS-z14-0, a surprisingly large and bright galaxy whose light, originating 300 million years after the Big Bang, reveals a faster-than-expected early universe galaxy formation rate due to the unexpected presence of oxygen and heavy ...

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James Webb Telescope Reveals Unprecedented Flares Near Milky Way's Black Hole

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers observed unprecedented, daily flares near the Milky Way's supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A*, over 48 hours, revealing its highly energetic and seemingly random activity, with implications for galactic evolution.

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Possible Signs of Life Found on Exoplanet K2-18b

An international team using the James Webb Space Telescope detected dimethyl sulfide and dimethyl disulfide in the atmosphere of exoplanet K2-18b, 124 light-years away, suggesting potential evidence of life; however, further confirmation is needed.

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Possible Evidence of Life Found on Distant Exoplanet K2-18b

A Cambridge team using the James Webb Space Telescope found molecules in the atmosphere of the exoplanet K2-18b, 700 trillion miles from Earth, that on Earth are produced by living organisms, suggesting but not proving the possibility of life; this is stronger evidence than previous findings, yet fu...

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Asteroid 2024 YR4: Near-Zero Earth Impact Risk, but 2% Chance of Hitting the Moon

The 2024 YR4 asteroid, initially posing a 3% risk of hitting Earth in 2032, now has a near-zero chance of an Earth impact but a 2% chance of hitting the moon, according to new data from the James Webb Space Telescope.

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Extended ISS Mission Concludes: 286-Day Stay Highlights Space Travel Challenges

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned after a 286-day mission to the ISS due to Boeing Starliner malfunctions, conducting 900 hours of research while awaiting SpaceX transport.

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Oldest Rune Stone Unveils Secrets of Early Scandinavia

Unearthed in eastern Norway, the world's oldest known rune stone, dating back approximately 2,000 years, contains inscriptions possibly revealing the name of a woman and potentially the earliest known female rune inscriber, shedding light on early Scandinavian society and the origins of runic writin...

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James Webb Reveals Constant Flaring Activity of Milky Way's Supermassive Black Hole

The James Webb Space Telescope's NIRCam observed Sagittarius A*, revealing constant intense flaring activity with flares ranging from seconds to months, challenging prior models. The accretion disk produced 5-6 major flares daily, exhibiting a constantly changing, seemingly random light show.

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