Press Releases

James Webb infrared data reveal unexpected diversity in hidden quasars

Infrared observations by JWST’s MIRI of five dust-obscured quasars have uncovered strikingly different mid‑infrared spectral features—especially in their silicate bands —revealing an unexpected diversity in dust temperatures and evolutionary stages among type‑2 quasars.

Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias

18 June, 2025

The JWST Reveals the Nature of Dust Around an Active Galactic Nuclei

The James Webb Space Telescope has provided new insights into the dust surrounding active galactic nuclei, revealing complex structures and interactions previously unseen.

Universe Today

9 August, 2024

James Webb Telescope reveals mystery about the energy surrounding a black hole

A team of scientists used the James Webb Space Telescope to peer through the veil of dust surrounding a faraway supermassive black hole, revealing that energy around the hole comes from jets of gas colliding together at near light speed.

USA Today

8 August, 2024

Monstre cosmique: James Webb capture un trou noir supermassif à 70 millions d'années-lumière

Le télescope spatial James Webb a capturé des images sans précédent d'un trou noir supermassif situé à 70 millions d'années-lumière, révélant de nouveaux détails sur ces monstres cosmiques.

Science&Vie

8 August, 2024

James Webb Space Telescope finds a shock near supermassive black hole (image)

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have imaged the structure of dust and gas around a distant supermassive black hole, quite literally finding a "shock" feature. The team discovered that energy heating this swirling cloud of gas and dust actually comes from collisions with jets of gas traveling at near-light-speeds.

SPACE.com

7 August, 2024

JWST unveils the structure of dust near a supermassive black hole

New research using the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed unprecedented details about the structure and behavior of dust near a supermassive black hole, challenging previous theories about how these cosmic giants interact with their surroundings.

Newcastle University Press Office

6 August, 2024

Modern age JWST image development techniques reveal faint features in galaxy NGC 5728

Researchers at UTSA have developed new image processing techniques for JWST data that reveal previously unseen faint features in galaxy NGC 5728, providing new insights into the structure and dynamics of supermassive black holes.

UTSA Today

25 January, 2024