The object is far outside our galactic neighborhood, possibly billions of light-years away. But astronomers have seen similar objects closer to home. This glowing red question mark was captured in the ...

The James Webb Space Telescope recently captured a stunning new image of what scientists call a pair of actively forming stars. But eagle-eyed viewers were quick to seize on an even tinier — and to ...

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When looking for answers in the cosmos, sometimes more questions appear. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The James Webb Space ...