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Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) may have detected what could be the oldest galaxy ever observed, potentially reshaping our understanding of how quickly the early universe began ...

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Her approach derives gravity directly from quantum information theory, potentially solving deep mysteries like dark matter and black holes.

The Hubble Space Telescope is one of the most famous scientific instruments that has ever existed. It’s given the world an ...

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A team of astronomers have put together the largest, most detailed map of the universe ever created – and you can explore it now.