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How old is the universe? New theory suggests it’s been around twice as long as scientists believed!August 28, 2023

image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope of a massive galaxy cluster called WHL0137-08

JWST reveals colors of Earendel — the most distant star ever detectedAugust 11, 2023

Quasars — shown here in an artist's illustration— are some of the brightest objects in the universe. The energy released by the quasar's supermassive black hole as it devours mass from its surroundings is widely considered to be the main driver in limiting the growth of massive galaxies. CREDIT Space Telescope Science Institute

JWST discovers pearl-like string of ancient galaxiesJuly 11, 2023

Image of 2 galaxies passing close to each other

Supermassive black hole lurking at edge of universe one of biggest ever detectedMay 16, 2023

Six potential galaxies discovered

JWST discovery of 6 galaxies from beginning of universe ‘creates problems for science’February 22, 2023

Supernova in galaxy cluster

Images of giant supernova from 11 billion years ago hint at what universe looked like right after Big BangJanuary 7, 2023