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Michelle Starr
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Senior Writer, ScienceAlert
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By Michelle Starr Verified| ScienceAlert Verified Back when the Universe was new, following the Big Bang some 13.8 billion years ago, galaxies took a bit of time to assemble themselves from the surrounding primordial soup. A new discovery right at the end of the Cosmic Dawn is challenging how long we thought that assembly took. JWST has spotted a huge, ultramassive galaxy as it appeared 12.8 billion years ago, so intricately structured that it can only belong to the most spectacular category of galaxies: the grand design spiral.
By Michelle Starr Verified| ScienceAlert Verified A collection of objects just 120 light-years away is a truly gob-smacking, one-of-a-kind system. It consists of two brown dwarfs locked in a configuration known as an eclipsing binary, with a smaller exoplanet in its own orbit around both. What makes the system even more special is that the exoplanet orbits on a perpendicular plane, around the brown dwarfs' poles.
By Michelle Starr Verified| ScienceAlert Verified Back when the Universe was new, following the Big Bang some 13.8 billion years ago, galaxies took a bit of time to assemble themselves from the surrounding primordial soup. A new discovery right at the end of the Cosmic Dawn is challenging how long we thought that assembly took. JWST has spotted a huge, ultramassive galaxy as it appeared 12.8 billion years ago, so intricately structured that it can only belong to the most spectacular category of galaxies: the grand design spiral.
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ScienceAlert
ScienceAlert is a leading digital media organization focused on science news and reporting. Founded in 2004 by Chris Cassella and based in Canberra, Australia, it has grown to become one of the most visited science websites worldwide. The company initially started as an aggregator of press releases from Australian research institutions and has since evolved into a prominent source of original science content, attracting millions of readers globally. ScienceAlert offers comprehensive coverage of scientific discoveries and breakthroughs across various fields, including space exploration, biology, health, technology, and environmental news. The platform operates primarily through its website and social media channels, providing engaging articles and updates to a diverse audience interested in science. With a revenue model based on online advertising, ScienceAlert maintains its independence and provides free access to its content, making it a valuable resource for both the general public and professionals in the scientific community.
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Founded: 2006