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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Is this a hint of life on another world, or just a lot of hot air?

The James Webb Space Telescope may have detected signs of life in a distant exoplanet's atmosphere.
OMG science
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Is there life on another planet? Scientists find the strongest evidence yet

Astronomers found chemical signs of life on an exoplanet 124 light years away, igniting excitement and caution in the scientific community.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Signature of alien life 'found' 120 light years from Earth

Detection of DMS and DMDS in K2-18b atmosphere hints at extraterrestrial life, representing a major breakthrough in astrobiology.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

NASA Astronauts Return, Seals Hold Their Breath Underwater, and Penguin Poop Panics Krill

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned after a lengthy delay due to scheduling issues, showcasing the challenges of space missions.
OMG science
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Why Astronomers Are Not Sold on New Alien Life Claims

Astronomers have possibly detected biological activity on exoplanet K2-18 b, but evidence remains largely speculative and requires further investigation.
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fromtime.com
2 months ago

What to Know About Scientists Potentially Discovering Hints of Life On A Distant Planet

Researchers detected potential signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b, including dimethyl sulfide, raising excitement but also caution about interpretation.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Is this a hint of life on another world, or just a lot of hot air?

The James Webb Space Telescope may have detected signs of life in a distant exoplanet's atmosphere.
OMG science
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Is there life on another planet? Scientists find the strongest evidence yet

Astronomers found chemical signs of life on an exoplanet 124 light years away, igniting excitement and caution in the scientific community.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Signature of alien life 'found' 120 light years from Earth

Detection of DMS and DMDS in K2-18b atmosphere hints at extraterrestrial life, representing a major breakthrough in astrobiology.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

NASA Astronauts Return, Seals Hold Their Breath Underwater, and Penguin Poop Panics Krill

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned after a lengthy delay due to scheduling issues, showcasing the challenges of space missions.
OMG science
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Why Astronomers Are Not Sold on New Alien Life Claims

Astronomers have possibly detected biological activity on exoplanet K2-18 b, but evidence remains largely speculative and requires further investigation.
OMG science
fromtime.com
2 months ago

What to Know About Scientists Potentially Discovering Hints of Life On A Distant Planet

Researchers detected potential signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b, including dimethyl sulfide, raising excitement but also caution about interpretation.
#astronomy
Web frameworks
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Even NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Is Getting Its Budget Slashed

NASA's budget cuts threaten operational funding for the James Webb Space Telescope, raising concerns about its scientific progress and future operations.
Science
fromNature
3 months ago

Our Galaxy's central black hole puts on a fireworks show

The James Webb Space Telescope observed that Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the galaxy's center, experiences continuous flares.
Science
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Scientists Turn James Webb to Examine Black Hole at Center of Our Galaxy and Saw Something Wild

The James Webb Space Telescope captured unprecedented flares from Sagittarius A*, our Milky Way's black hole, showing dynamic changes in brightness.
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago

Day 25 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: The Most Distant Known Galaxy

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered the most distant galaxy known, observed just 290 million years post-Big Bang.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Tuesday Telescope: Is the James Webb Space Telescope worth $10 billion?

The James Webb Space Telescope's $10 billion investment is justified by its remarkable contributions to our understanding of the universe.
Web frameworks
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Even NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Is Getting Its Budget Slashed

NASA's budget cuts threaten operational funding for the James Webb Space Telescope, raising concerns about its scientific progress and future operations.
Science
fromNature
3 months ago

Our Galaxy's central black hole puts on a fireworks show

The James Webb Space Telescope observed that Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the galaxy's center, experiences continuous flares.
Science
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Scientists Turn James Webb to Examine Black Hole at Center of Our Galaxy and Saw Something Wild

The James Webb Space Telescope captured unprecedented flares from Sagittarius A*, our Milky Way's black hole, showing dynamic changes in brightness.
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago

Day 25 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: The Most Distant Known Galaxy

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered the most distant galaxy known, observed just 290 million years post-Big Bang.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Tuesday Telescope: Is the James Webb Space Telescope worth $10 billion?

The James Webb Space Telescope's $10 billion investment is justified by its remarkable contributions to our understanding of the universe.
#nasa
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Asteroid Risk Shifts, Measles Outbreak in Texas Grows, and Researchers Befriend Fish for Science

NASA reassures us about asteroid 2024 YR4's fluctuating impact probability, which has recently decreased to 1.5%.
The black hole Sagittarius A* is consistently active, emitting light flares and displaying dynamic behavior.
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

James Webb Spots Signs of Life on Nearby Planet

Astronomers detected possible signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b, highlighting the molecular presence of dimethyl sulfide in its atmosphere.
OMG science
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Latest Webb telescope image shows a cosmic phenomenon called an 'Einstein ring'

NASA's latest image from the James Webb Space Telescope illustrates Einstein's theory through an 'Einstein ring' phenomenon caused by gravitational lensing.
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

NASA Has No Comment on New Signs of Alien Life

NASA remains silent on promising biosignature findings of alien life on K2-18b, despite excitement from researchers.
OMG science
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Webb engineers on the telescope that changed everything

The team behind the James Webb Space Telescope received the Simon Ramo Medal for their exceptional achievement in engineering and science.
OMG science
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

1.5 TB of JWST data just hit the internet

The COSMOS-Web project has made over 1.5 TB of astronomical data available for open science, enabling deeper understanding of the universe.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Asteroid Risk Shifts, Measles Outbreak in Texas Grows, and Researchers Befriend Fish for Science

NASA reassures us about asteroid 2024 YR4's fluctuating impact probability, which has recently decreased to 1.5%.
The black hole Sagittarius A* is consistently active, emitting light flares and displaying dynamic behavior.
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

James Webb Spots Signs of Life on Nearby Planet

Astronomers detected possible signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b, highlighting the molecular presence of dimethyl sulfide in its atmosphere.
OMG science
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Latest Webb telescope image shows a cosmic phenomenon called an 'Einstein ring'

NASA's latest image from the James Webb Space Telescope illustrates Einstein's theory through an 'Einstein ring' phenomenon caused by gravitational lensing.
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

NASA Has No Comment on New Signs of Alien Life

NASA remains silent on promising biosignature findings of alien life on K2-18b, despite excitement from researchers.
OMG science
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Webb engineers on the telescope that changed everything

The team behind the James Webb Space Telescope received the Simon Ramo Medal for their exceptional achievement in engineering and science.
OMG science
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

1.5 TB of JWST data just hit the internet

The COSMOS-Web project has made over 1.5 TB of astronomical data available for open science, enabling deeper understanding of the universe.
philosophy
fromAeon
4 weeks ago

William Herschel's sensors let us see the invisible Universe | Aeon Essays

Technology expands human perception beyond natural limitations of sight.
#extraterrestrial-life
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientist Says Sign of "Teeming" Alien Life Caused Him "Shock"

Scientists have discovered strong biosignatures on exoplanet K2-18b, suggesting potential signs of extraterrestrial life, though they remain cautious in their conclusions.
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientist Says Sign of "Teeming" Alien Life Caused Him "Shock"

Scientists have discovered strong biosignatures on exoplanet K2-18b, suggesting potential signs of extraterrestrial life, though they remain cautious in their conclusions.
OMG science
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The hardest part of discovering alien life may be announcing it. Here's how NASA might break the news.

NASA has not confirmed extraterrestrial life despite intriguing findings from the James Webb Space Telescope.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Study shows interesting' signals on an extrasolar planet that are not (yet) alien life

Nikku Madhusudhan's team presents evidence of potential life on the exoplanet K2-18b, but validation is still needed from the scientific community.
#asteroids
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Fearless James Webb Telescope Stares Down "City Killer" Asteroid That Had Been Feared to Strike Earth

Scientists continue monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4 after determining its size with the James Webb Space Telescope, ensuring preparedness against potential threats.
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Fearless James Webb Telescope Stares Down "City Killer" Asteroid That Had Been Feared to Strike Earth

Scientists continue monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4 after determining its size with the James Webb Space Telescope, ensuring preparedness against potential threats.
#cosmology
OMG science
fromBig Think
3 months ago

How JWST puts the squeeze on light dark matter, for free

Dark matter exists but remains undetectable, prompting researchers to explore specific candidate properties to identify its nature.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
8 months ago

An Odd Form of Dark Energy Might Solve a Pesky Cosmic Puzzle

The Hubble tension challenges the standard model of cosmology, suggesting potential fundamental issues with our understanding of the universe's expansion.
OMG science
fromBig Think
3 months ago

How JWST puts the squeeze on light dark matter, for free

Dark matter exists but remains undetectable, prompting researchers to explore specific candidate properties to identify its nature.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
8 months ago

An Odd Form of Dark Energy Might Solve a Pesky Cosmic Puzzle

The Hubble tension challenges the standard model of cosmology, suggesting potential fundamental issues with our understanding of the universe's expansion.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Scientist Says He Found Evidence Our Entire Universe Is Trapped Inside a Black Hole

The discovery indicates that two-thirds of the observed galaxies rotate clockwise, challenging previous assumptions about galactic rotation distribution.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 months ago

James Webb Spots Mysterious Object Crossing Space Between Stars

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a mysterious object SIMP 0136 floating in interstellar space, possibly resembling cloud giants.
#star-formation
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago

Day 10 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: The Glow of Hot, Young Stars

The Webb Telescope captured a fascinating view of galaxy I Zwicky 18, enhancing our understanding of star formation in early universe galaxies.
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago

Day 10 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: The Glow of Hot, Young Stars

The Webb Telescope captured a fascinating view of galaxy I Zwicky 18, enhancing our understanding of star formation in early universe galaxies.
OMG science
fromBig Think
8 months ago

How has the James Webb Space Telescope changed cosmology?

The James Webb Space Telescope is revolutionizing our understanding of the Universe while also raising new questions about its fundamental mysteries.
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