Webb telescope captures cluster of baby stars still gaining mass
A stunning image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope shows a cluster of protostars at the dense center of the Milky Way.
James Webb Space Telescope
NASA telescopes capture "Christmas tree" view of universe
Sparkling and colorful images of faraway galaxy clusters recently released by NASA show one of the most detailed views of the universe ever taken.
Oldest black hole yet discovered — formed 470 million years after Big Bang
"It's astounding how this thing actually is sitting in place already with its galaxy so early on in the universe," said one of the study's authors.
Webb image shows newborn star's outflow moving at supersonic speeds
The image shows "luminous regions" around a newborn star in a strikingly high resolution.
Planet in distant galaxy could support life, NASA says
The exoplanet, called K2-18 b, could be a Hycean planet – meaning it has a hydrogen-rich atmosphere and an ocean.
Unprecedented image reveals "new feature" in iconic supernova
The powerful James Webb Space Telescope revealed "crescent-like structures" within the SN 1987A supernova.
Webb telescope makes "surprising" discovery in halo of dying star
New images from the James Webb Space Telescope have revealed intricate details of a dying star's final stages, NASA said.
What is the "question mark" in new James Webb telescope image?
The image quickly went viral this week, with social media users questioning if it is a sign from aliens. But there's a simpler explanation, an expert says.
Most distant star ever recorded is a million times brighter than the sun
NASA has revealed new information about the star Earendel, which scientists say is now 28 billion lightyears away.
One year of images from James Webb Telescope
NASA is celebrating one year of images from the James Webb Space Telescope. NASA administrator Bill Nelson joined CBS News to talk about some of the images the telescope has captured, including one released Wednesday of a stellar nursery.
Webb telescope captures stunning image of nearby stellar nursery
The stellar nursery in the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex features about 50 young stars, all similar to Earth's sun or smaller.
Saturn's rings shine brightly in detailed new Webb telescope image
NASA unveiled a stunning image of the ringed planet and several of its moons.
New Webb telescope images reveal center of far-off galaxy
One of the new images, part of an "astronomical treasure trove" reveal asteroid tails shooting across the far-off galaxy.
Webb telescope discovers traces of water in atmosphere of exoplanet
Scientists first made a brightness map of the exoplanet, then a temperature map of the atmosphere.
Webb telescope detects 6,000-mile plume blasting from Saturn's moon
Scientists say the plume may feed Saturn's water system at large, and studying it could provide key insights into potential life beyond Earth.
NASA image shows 2 spiral galaxies merging 250 million light-years away
NASA said the collision of the two spiral galaxies began about 700 million years ago.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovering new distant galaxies
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is on a mission to find the first galaxies and stars. Scott Pelley gets an inside look at what the telescope has discovered about the universe.
NASA's Webb telescope captures new views of the universe
As NASA's Webb telescope scours the universe to find light from the first stars and galaxies, it is also capturing the universe like never before. Scott Pelley got an inside look at Webb's new discoveries.
Webb telescope captures fleeting moment of a star before going supernova
NASA's Webb Space Telescope has captured the rare phase of a star in the constellation Sagittarius on the cusp of dying.
Photo shows star about to become supernova
A new image from the James Webb Telescope shows a Wolf-Rayet star on the verge of becoming a supernova. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins Elaine Quijano and Lana Zak to discuss the massive star, the plans for the Webb telescope and SpaceX's latest venture into phone service.
Astronomers "discovered the impossible" about the universe
The James Webb Space Telescope revealed galaxies from more than 13 billion years ago that seem to be as mature as the Milky Way is now: "Something so unexpected it actually creates problems for science."
NASA gets best look yet at the "deepest, coldest ices" in space
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
Top space highlights of 2022: James Webb Space Telescope, Artemis 1 moon mission and more
CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann shares his top three space highlights of 2022.
NASA captures "snapshot in time" showing how a star is born
NASA was able to capture a "gallery of objects ranging from small fountains to burbling behemoths" deep in space: "It's like finding buried treasure."
NASA reveals photos of farthest galaxies caught on camera
NASA released some new images from the James Webb Space Telescope of the farthest galaxies ever captured on camera, including the once-hidden features of an "hourglass" cloud that shows the earliest stages in the birth of a new star.
Trump criticizes European allies in U.N. speech: "Your countries are going to hell"
President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the 80th anniversary of the world body.
Ryan Routh found guilty in 2024 Trump assassination attempt
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
Nexstar to continue preempting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after ABC return
Nexstar on Tuesday said it will monitor the late-night show as it returns to ABC tonight.
Secret Service disrupts telecom network that threatened NYC during U.N. gathering
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
Bill Gates warns child deaths could rise for first time in decades
Bill Gates warns 2025 could be the first year in decades with rising child deaths, urging the U.S. to maintain global health funding as innovations.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has served enough time in prison, defense tells judge
Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his conviction by a Manhattan jury on two charges that outlaw interstate commerce related to prostitution.
"Nightmare bacteria" cases are rising in the U.S., researchers say
Government scientists say infection rates from drug-resistant "nightmare bacteria" have been increasing dramatically.
Turning Point USA holds first event since Charlie Kirk's killing
Northrop Auditorium at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis was packed on Monday night as Turning Point USA hosted its first event since Charlie Kirk's memorial service.
The cost to heat your home this winter is expected to increase, study finds
Americans will pay 7.6% more to heat their homes this winter, study finds.