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Science news this week: A virus' virus and Euclid's magnificent first photo

Nov, 12, 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

LiveScience

James Webb telescope finds an 'extreme' glow coming from 90% of the universe's earliest galaxies

The universe's early galaxies are way brighter than they should be. The James Webb Space Telescope's discovery of brightly glowing gas around 90% of primordial galaxies may explain why.

LiveScience

Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Space Telescope

The Hindu

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Universe's oldest X-ray-spitting quasar could reveal how the biggest black holes were born

The newly identified quasar, observed 13.7 billion light-years away by the James Webb Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory, could be an example of a heavy black hole "seed" in the early universe.

LiveScience

Creation of rare heavy elements witnessed in neutron-star collision

Space telescope used to monitor event 1bn light years away that sheds light on how unusual elements are formed

The Guardian - UK

Discovery of ‘Jumbos’ may herald new astronomical category

Jupiter-mass binary objects floating freely in Orion Nebula appear to defy usual definition of planets

The Guardian - UK

Nasa says distant exoplanet could have rare water ocean and possible hint of life

Space agency said potential finding of dimethyl sulfide on K2-18 b, produced only by life on Earth, is yet to be confirmed

The Guardian - US

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A Sydney Bloke Has Set A New World Record After Chowing Down A Shit Ton Of Wings In 12 Minutes

A Sydney bloke has left the world stunned after devouring a shit ton of chicken wings in a US international eating competition. Aussie competitive eater James Webb scored worldwide recognition after scoffing down 276 saucy chicken wings in 12 minutes during the Wing It On! US Chicken Wing Eating Championship…

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Hackers attack 2 of the world's most advanced telescopes, forcing shutdown

It's unclear exactly what the nature of the cyberattacks were or from where they originated.

LiveScience

'Wrinkle in space-time' enables James Webb to capture stunning image of most distant star ever detected

The ancient star Earendel is more than twice as hot as the sun and around a million times brighter, new James Webb Space Telescope observations suggest.

LiveScience

'Cosmic Time Machine:' Director discusses new James Webb Space Telescope documentary (exclusive)

An exclusive interview with Shai Gal, director of Netflix's "Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine" documentary about NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.

Space

James Webb telescope reveals 3 possible 'dark stars' — galaxy-sized objects powered by invisible dark matter

Three early galaxies discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope could actually be titanic stars powered by a dark matter heart.

LiveScience

Stellar birth: Webb Space Telescope captures baby star close-up

Telescope, used to study the formation of the first stars and galaxies, marks its first anniversary with a new image.

Al Jazeera

James Webb Space Telescope celebrates 1st year of science with jaw-dropping view of cosmic nursery (photo)

The first year of the James Webb Space Telescope has reshaped astronomy, and a stunning new view of a close star-birthing region shows the best might be yet to come.

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An astronomer on James Webb's first year

Salon spoke with Dr. Michelle Thaller on the beloved telescope and why NASA scientists love "Lord of the Rings"

Space

James Webb Space Telescope spots intriguing carbon molecule in planet-forming disk

The James Webb Space Telescope spotted the carbon molecule methyl cation in a planet-forming disk around a red dwarf star.

Space

James Webb Space Telescope will help Euclid spacecraft investigate dark energy and dark matter

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is expected to complement a part of the Euclid spacecraft's mission to unveil the nature of dark energy.

Space

James Webb Space Telescope reveals how galaxies made the early universe transparent

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have determined that stars in early galaxies transformed the gas throughout the universe from opaque to transparent.

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Saturn's moon Enceladus is blasting a plume of water 6,000 miles high. Could life be lurking under its icy shell?

The James Webb Space Telescope has found a 6,000 mile-long plume of water squirting into space from Saturn's tiny moon Enceladus, creating a massive watery cloud in the planet's orbit.

The Guardian - UK

Astronomers see 6,000-mile water vapour plume blasting from Saturn moon

‘Extraordinary’ sighting may open window on possibility of life beneath Enceladus’s icy outer crust

Evening Standard

Astronomers spot galaxy 25 billion light years away using James Webb telescope

The discovery, now known as GS-9209, may contain a big clue as to how galaxies evolve

Space

James Webb Space Telescope snaps amazing photo of alien asteroid belt

The first asteroid belt ever found outside the solar system is more complex than expected, new observations by the James Webb Space Telescope reveal.

Space

James Webb Space Telescope faces sensor glitch in deep space

NASA is investigating some sensor trouble on one of the James Webb Space Telescope's instruments as the deep-space observatory continues work.

The New Daily

Elvis Presley’s jet has its wings clipped for life on the road

Jet previously owned by Elvis is to be converted into an RV, giving fans a chance to experience the life of the King of Rock ‘n Roll.

The Conversation

At Mona Foma, I encountered death rituals, underwater soundscapes, worship – and transcendence

Mona Foma has returned to Launceston. As always, the festival offers a diverse program of contemporary art, design, music and performance, and works that sit somewhere between. There will be bands, there will be lasers, and there will be queer woodchopping.

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