‘Supernova detection machine’ James Webb Space Telescope detects most distant stellar explosion in history

When it comes to searching for the explosive death of massive stars in the early universe, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a true cosmic detective. This celestial Sherlock…

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Death of Vulcan: Study reveals planet is actually an astronomical illusion caused by stellar activity

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Death of Vulcan: Study reveals planet is actually an astronomical illusion caused by stellar activity

Artist's concept of a previously proposed possible planet, HD 26965 b—often compared to the fictional "Vulcan" in the Star Trek universe. Credit: JPL-Caltech A planet believed to be orbiting the…

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