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Using the James Webb Space Telescope, researchers said they were able to detect signs of sulfur-based molecules called dimethyl sulfide or DMS, which on Earth are only produced by life, primarily ...

Webb has two decades ahead of it, but it's already captured some stunning images. Here are 35 of our favorites.

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Space science at NASA is on the chopping block.

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Scientists spent four years challenging an out-of-the-box theory that ammonia and water form slushy hailstones on the gaseous planet. Looks like it’s true.

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