New observations of drifting quasars from the early universe are challenging our understanding of how these massive luminous ...

Modeling predicts that galaxies in the early universe should have formed inside-out. Now, a new observation from the James ...

A space probe suggested by an astronomer from the University of Kansas has moved on to the next stage of evaluation for a $1 ...

Recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are overturning our certainties about the timeline of the ...

Astronomers have discovered an extraordinary galaxy that stands out due to its unusual light signature suggesting that its ...

In recent decades, we've learned huge amounts about the universe and its history. The rapidly developing technology of ...

This week, we examine recent revelations involving online propaganda groups and their dissemination of Russian disinformation ...

MIT researchers find quasars from over 13 billion years ago in unexpectedly sparse regions, challenging astrophysical models.

NASA has recently announced a development in astrophysics: establishing a new class of missions under its Explorers Program: ...

Some of the earliest galaxies found with JWST are also the brightest. That's a problem for our ideas about the universe.

The Webb telescope — a scientific collaboration between NASA, ESA, and the Canadian Space Agency — is designed to peer into ...

Estimates of how fast the universe is expanding disagree. Could a new form of dark energy resolve the problem?