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Everything discovered by JWST

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Image courtesy : NASA • The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST ) is the world's most advanced space observatory, dedicated to unraveling the secrets of the cosmos. Since its deployment, JWST has transformed our view of the universe, revealing previously unknown data about galaxies, exoplanets, and celestial events. Let's look at some of the telescope's most amazing finds. A New Window into the Early Universe . Image courtesy : NASA • One of JWST's key tasks is to investigate the early universe. Its strong infrared instruments discovered galaxies that formed just a few hundred million years after the Big Bang. JWST discovered some of the most ancient and distant galaxies, providing insight into the universe's origins. These findings help scientists comprehend how galaxies developed over billions of years.  Supermassive Black Holes : JWST unexpectedly detected supermassive black holes in the early universe. These observations call into question prevailing theories regar...

What Does It Smell Like in Space?

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 • When we think about space, we envision stars, planets, and an endless, silent void. Have you ever wondered what space smells like? It may appear unusual to raise this topic, especially since space is a vacuum with no air to transport smells. However, astronauts who have traveled to space report that it has a distinct aroma. Let us investigate this fascinating topic! Astronauts Talk About the Smell of Space • Astronauts who have been on spacewalks frequently mention the scent of space when they return to the safety of their spacecraft. They detect it on their spacesuits, helmets, and gear. Here is how some of them describe it.  Burnt Steak : According to several astronauts, space smells similar to burned beef.  Welding Fumes : Others liken it to the metallic smell of a welding flame.  Gunpowder : Some people compare the smell to the strong, smokey scent of gunpowder. Don Pettit, an astronaut, stated, "It's kind of like the smell of ozone, a faint acrid smell... it ...