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NASA released the first images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, reveling never-before-seen parts of our universe. Anna Frebal joins CBS News to discuss how these images could change the the way scientist learn about space.
The early release photos provide a taste of the discoveries to come from the $10 billion telescope.
Lana Zak showcases the first image from the James Webb telescope and how it compares to similar images by the Hubble telescope.
The first image from the James Webb Space Telescope was released at an event led by President Biden, Vice President Harris and NASA officials. Mr. Biden said the telescope, the most powerful ever built, "symbolizes the relentless spirit of American ingenuity." Watch the event here.
After six months of tests and checkout, the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope is finally ready for center stage.
Five impacts have been detected since launch, but Webb continues to operate better than expected.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope could soon provide some answers about other planets in the far reaches of the Milky Way. Assistant astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute Néstor Espinoza speaks with CBS News anchor Lana Zak about the what scientists hope to learn from these other planets.
The first showcase images from the $10 billion telescope will be unveiled in mid July, after instrument checkout is complete.
Scientists say a "missing link" that helps to explain the mysteries of the birth of the universe has been hiding in plain sight.
The star may be up to 50 times the mass of our sun.
With its optics aligned, Webb is on track to begin science operations in the late June-July timeframe.
While the blurry, misaligned pictures might disappoint the uninitiated, they are almost exactly what engineers were expecting at this point in the observatory's complex commissioning.
Part of a SpaceX rocket that has been orbiting Earth since 2015 is expected to collide with the moon in a little over a month. Plus, the James Webb telescope reached its final destination after launching last month. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins CBS News' Errol Barnett with the latest.
Technically, it could also see details as small as a U.S. penny at a distance of about 25 miles.
With Webb on station, engineers will focus on aligning the telescope's optical system.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope slipped into orbit around a point in space nearly a million miles from Earth on Monday. It's on a mission to capture light from the first stars and galaxies to form in the aftermath of the Big Bang. CBS News' Lana Zak has details.
Thirty days after launch, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is going into orbit nearly 1 million miles from Earth. After a series of adjustments and calibrations it will be ready to begin exploring the most distant stars and galaxies in the universe. CBS News' Lana Zak has details.
If all goes well, Webb will be 100 times more powerful than Hubble — so sensitive to infrared light that it could detect the faint heat of a bumble bee as far away as the moon.
The James Webb Space Telescope has taken its final form. CBS News senior space Analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN with more.
Scientists elated with completion of complex Webb space telescope deploy sequence.
With the secondary mirror in place, controllers will deploy final mirror segments by end of week.
With the five-layer sunshield deployed, engineers prepare to unfold Webb's mirrors.
It's a major milestone in the James Webb Space Telescope's initial activation.
It will take two days to tension the sunshade, which is the size of a tennis court.
NASA is a a step closer to getting the first pictures from the James Webb space telescope. CBS News senior space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Elise Preston to discuss more.
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey should continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Russia's defense ministry says Ukraine launched its first attack using U.S.-made ATACMS missiles days after Biden gave Kyiv permission to fire the weapons deeper into Russia.
As House Democrats conduct the leadership elections Tuesday, the party is still reeling from the results of the 2024 elections — and reckoning with the path forward.
Canada legalized medically assisted dying in 2016. It was set to expand to patients suffering solely from mental illness last year, but it hasn't — yet.
Sources say President-elect Donald Trump will be on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket today.
The move by the president to adjourn Congress to make recess appointments would create a new precedent, experts say, affecting the way presidents see presidential power going forward.
Jose Ibarra, 26, is charged with murder and other crimes in Laken Riley's death in February.
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride became the first transgender person elected to Congress when she won the race for Delaware's only House seat two weeks ago.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Jennifer Lawrence and Malala Yousafzai join Afghan filmmaker Sahra Mani to reveal the struggles of women living under Taliban rule in the documentary, "Bread & Roses."
The Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump on Monday issued subpoenas to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for testimony from two ATF employees regarding the response to the July 13 assassination attempt.
Only some passengers will be able to eat their favorite burgers in the skies through a partnership between Delta and Shake Shack.
Only some passengers will be able to eat their favorite burgers in the skies through a partnership between Delta and Shake Shack.
Arthur Frommer, whose "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day" guidebooks revolutionized leisure travel by persuading average Americans to take budget vacations abroad, has died. He was 95.
"Inside the NBA" will continue on other networks, even though will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season.
Stop & Shop stores across Massachusetts have empty shelves due to a cyberattack.
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump on Monday issued subpoenas to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for testimony from two ATF employees regarding the response to the July 13 assassination attempt.
The move by the president to adjourn Congress to make recess appointments would create a new precedent, experts say, affecting the way presidents see presidential power going forward.
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride became the first transgender person elected to Congress when she won the race for Delaware's only House seat two weeks ago.
Canada legalized medically assisted dying in 2016. It was set to expand to patients suffering solely from mental illness last year, but it hasn't — yet.
Over 50 passengers and 15 crew members reported being ill with norovirus on a month-long cruise on the Coral Princess.
Officials suspect that migratory birds likely spread the H5N1 virus there.
Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.
Kennedy insists he is not "anti-vaccine," but he has a long record of false and misleading statements about their safety and benefits. What could he do as Trump's HHS secretary?
Canada legalized medically assisted dying in 2016. It was set to expand to patients suffering solely from mental illness last year, but it hasn't — yet.
Jennifer Lawrence and Malala Yousafzai join Afghan filmmaker Sahra Mani to reveal the struggles of women living under Taliban rule in the documentary, "Bread & Roses."
Portugal's TAP airlines reportedly had to take a plane out of service for days to scour the aircraft for hamsters that got out of their cages.
Russia's defense ministry says Ukraine launched its first attack using U.S.-made ATACMS missiles days after Biden gave Kyiv permission to fire the weapons deeper into Russia.
Police in Norway have arrested the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit on suspicion of rape, saying the alleged victim was "unable to resist the act."
Actors Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger talk about the upcoming release of "Gladiators II," 25 years after the original "Gladiator" movie, and what it was like working with director Ridley Scott.
Amazon Books Editorial Director Sarah Gelman shares her top cookbook recommendations to help you create festive and comforting meals this holiday season.
New Kids on the Block's Joey McIntyre steps into Christmas as the star of "Jingle Bell Love," a holiday rom-com premiering on Roku.
In his new series "Mysteries Unearthed," Danny Trejo explores some of the world's most fascinating historical finds with experts and historians.
Keke Palmer joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new memoir "Master of Me" which explores her journey in entertainment and the secrets to shaping her own narrative.
The Justice Department is reportedly asking a judge to force Google's parent company to sell its Chrome browser following a ruling that declared the company's search engine practices an illegal monopoly.
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
Former leaders and climate experts have issued a letter calling the U.N.'s annual climate meeting "no longer fit for purpose." Recently, CBS News spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the summit and what the incoming Trump presidency means for clean energy and climate change. The conversation took place before the president-elect made his pick for energy secretary.
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump's potential energy and climate policies.
2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years.
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Witness testimony could come to an end as soon as Tuesday in the murder trial of Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. CBS News producer Jared Eggleston has more on the case.
The family of Brandon Durham is pushing for answers after he was shot by a police officer after calling for help.
Police in Norway have arrested the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit on suspicion of rape, saying the alleged victim was "unable to resist the act."
Jose Ibarra, 26, is charged with murder and other crimes in Laken Riley's death in February.
Sources say President-elect Donald Trump will be on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket today.
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Prosecutors in President-elect Donald Trump's "hush money" case have said in a letter to the presiding judge that Trump shouldn't be sentenced until after he completes his presidency. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has more.
SpaceX is scheduled to conduct its sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship Tuesday. CBS News' Jason Allen reports on what the rocket and the company could mean for the future of U.S. space exploration.
The Pacific Northwest is preparing for heavy rain from a storm that's fueled by bomb cyclone and an atmospheric river. Meteorologist Jessica Burch has more on what exactly a bomb cyclone is and how they develop.
Nina Momeni, the tech consultant accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee, claimed in testimony Monday that he acted in self-defense. CBS News Bay Area reporter Lauren Toms has the latest on the case.
Some lawmakers in Congress are pushing for the House Ethics Committee to release their report on misconduct allegations against Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.