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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Hi, 'Mom'! James Webb telescope discovers MoM-z14 — the most distant, early galaxy ever seen
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has spotted the most distant galaxy observed to date — breaking its own record yet again. The galaxy, dubbed MoM-z14, is "the most distant spectroscopically confirmed source to date, extending the observational frontier to a mere 280 million years after the Big Bang," researchers wrote in a new study that appeared May 23 on the preprint server arXiv. In other words, the galaxy emitted light just 280 million years after the birth of the universe; after its long journey across the cosmos, that light is only now reaching Earth and JWST's infrared sensors. "It's pretty exciting," Charlotte Mason, an astrophysicist at the University of Copenhagen who wasn't involved in the study, told New Scientist. "It confirms that there really are these very bright galaxies in the universe." Since beginning operation in 2022, JWST has spotted more bright, ancient galaxies than scientists expected, challenging previous theories about the universe's infancy. "This unexpected population has electrified the community and raised fundamental questions about galaxy formation in the first 500 [million years after the Big Bang]," the authors wrote. As more examples trickle in, scientists are working to confirm whether these luminous objects really are ancient galaxies. Study lead author Rohan Naidu, an astrophysicist at MIT, and colleagues combed through existing JWST images for potential early galaxies to check. After identifying MoM-z14 as a possible target, they turned the telescope toward the peculiar object in April 2025. One way scientists can measure an astronomical object's age is by measuring its redshift. As the universe expands, it stretches the light emitted by distant objects to longer, "redder" wavelengths. The farther and longer the light has traveled, the larger its redshift. In the new study, which has not yet been peer-reviewed, the team confirmed MoM-z14's redshift as 14.44 — larger than that of the previous record holder for farthest observed galaxy, JADES-GS-z14-0, at 14.18. Related: James Webb telescope sees 'birth' of 3 of the universe's earliest galaxies in world-1st observations MoM-z14 is fairly compact for the amount of light it emits. It's about 240 light-years across, some 400 times smaller than our own galaxy. And it contains about as much mass as the Small Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf galaxy that orbits the Milky Way. RELATED STORIES —James Webb telescope spots Milky Way's long-lost 'twin' — and it is 'fundamentally changing our view of the early universe' —'I was astonished': Ancient galaxy discovered by James Webb telescope contains the oldest oxygen scientists have ever seen —'Totally unexpected' galaxy discovered by James Webb telescope defies our understanding of the early universe The researchers observed MoM-z14 during a burst of rapid star formation. It's also rich in nitrogen relative to carbon, much like globular clusters observed in the Milky Way. These ancient, tightly-bound groups of thousands to millions of stars are thought to have formed in the first few billion years of the universe, making them the oldest known stars in the nearby cosmos. That MoM-z14 appears similar could suggest that stars formed in comparable ways even at this very early stage in the universe's development. Though scientists still aim to confirm more high redshift galaxies, researchers expect to find even more candidates with the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, an infrared telescope designed to observe a large swath of the sky, which is set to launch by May 2027. But JWST may break its own record again before then. "JWST itself appears poised to drive a series of great expansions of the cosmic frontier," the authors wrote. "Previously unimaginable redshifts, approaching the era of the very first stars, no longer seem far away."
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Joe Rogan Turns Heads With New Stance on Religion
Joe Rogan: podcaster, UFC commentator, and now a church-goer? Rogan has shocked the masses with an unexpected move that probably wasn't on anyone's bingo card this year. Rogan has openly expressed his criticism of religion and previously revealed that he identifies as an atheist, shaped by negative experiences during his Catholic school upbringing. "I was pretty atheist. I grew up; I went to Catholic school, when I was very young, for first grade. And I had a really bad experience there. And I was like, 'Religion is bullshit,'" Rogan said on a previous podcast episode with Sebastian Junger. According to religious scholar Wesley Huff, who appeared on Rogan's podcast earlier this year, Rogan has recently started attending services on a consistent basis, the Daily Mail mentioned on the Living Waterspodcast that he has kept in touch with Rogan since their three-hour interview, during which they took a deep dive into Christianity and the Bible. "Joe Rogan and I have had on and off communication since then. I can tell you for a fact that he is attending a church, and that has been a consistent thing. And so, things are happening," Huff said. Rogan recently said that the resurrection of Jesus Christ seems more believable than the logic behind the Big Bang theory—but no one saw that coming as a hint at his newfound faith. Rogan appears to be making major changes in his life, recently revealing that he he's now sober. And he's not alone in reconnecting with religion, either. According to the American Bible Society, Bible use among millennials rose by 29 percent from 2024 to 2025, while men saw a 19 percent Rogan Turns Heads With New Stance on Religion first appeared on Men's Fitness on May 27, 2025
Indian Express
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Hrithik Roshan to collaborate with Hombale Films, banner behind KGF and Kantara
Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan is all set to collaborate with the production banner Hombale Films, for an upcoming Pan-India film. Production banner, known for backing projects such as KGF franchise, Salaar and Kantara, shared the news on Wednesday on its official X handle. 'They call him the Greek God. He's ruled hearts, shattered limits and we see the phenomenon he truly is! We are proud to welcome @iHrithik to the @hombalefilms family for a collaboration, years in the making. A tale of grit, grandeur and glory is set to unfold, where intensity meets imagination, the Big Bang begins.. #HRITHIKXHOMBALE,' read the caption. Hrithik said he is looking forward to bring the cinematic experience for the audience. 'Hombale has been home to some very unique stories over the years. I'm looking forward to partner with them and deliver a cinematic experience for our audience. We are dreaming big, and committed to bringing the vision to life,' he said in a statement. Vijay Kiragandur, founder of Hombale Films said he is very happy with this collaboration. 'At Hombale Films, our purpose is to tell stories that inspire and transcend boundaries. Partnering with Hrithik Roshan is a step forward in realizing that vision, crafting a film where intensity meets imagination on a grand scale. We are committed to delivering an experience that is both powerful and timeless,' he added. Hrithik will next be seen in War 2 alongside Jr NTR and Kiara Advani. The film is slated to release on August 14. It is a sequel to War, which released in 2019.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hrithik Roshan teams up with KGF makers, promises 'cinematic experience': 'We are dreaming big'
Hrithik Roshan , known for his anticipated film lineup including War 2 and Krrish 4, has officially announced a collaboration with Hombale Films, the production house behind blockbusters like KGF Chapters and Kantara. This partnership has heightened excitement among fans about the possibility of the "Greek God" star making a significant pan-India impact. Hrithik has promised to deliver a truly "cinematic experience" through this new venture. On May 28, the official Instagram handle of Hombale Films made the special announcement with a captivating post. The caption read, "We are proud to welcome @hrithikroshan to the @hombalefilms family for a collaboration, years in the making. A tale of grit, grandeur and glory is set to unfold, where intensity meets imagination, the Big Bang begins. #HRITHIKxHOMBALE." The post further elaborated, "They call him the Greek God. He's ruled hearts, shattered limits, and we see the phenomenon he truly is! We are proud to welcome Hrithik Roshan to the Hombale Films for a collaboration, years in the making. A tale of grit, grandeur and glory is set to unfold, where intensity meets imagination, the Big Bang begins." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like People Born 1940-1975 With No Life Insurance Could Be Eligible For This Reassured Get Quote Undo On the professional front, Hrithik Roshan is next slated to appear in Ayan Mukerji's highly anticipated directorial War 2. The teaser for this sixth installment of the YRF Spy-universe was released just days prior and reportedly "broke the internet." The film, which also stars Jr NTR and Kiara Advani, is scheduled to release later this year on August 14, 2025. In addition to War 2, he also has Krrish 4 in the pipeline, a project backed by Aditya Chopra, which will also mark his directorial debut. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Pink Villa
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Hrithik Roshan teams up with KGF and Salaar producers, says ‘Looking forward to deliver a cinematic experience'
Hrithik Roshan is unstoppable with his exciting line-up of films, including War 2 and Krrish 4. His collaboration with Homable Films, known for backing movies like KGF Chapters and Kantara, has left fans extremely excited about the star going PAN India. A special announcement with 'Greek God' has been made on the internet, which has stirred the internet. On May 28, the official Instagram handle of Homable Films shared an official post with a caption that read, "We are proud to welcome @hrithikroshan to the @hombalefilms family for a collaboration, years in the making. A tale of grit, grandeur and glory is set to unfold, where intensity meets imagination, the Big Bang begins. #HRITHIKxHOMBALE." On the other hand, the official post shared on the internet stated, "They call him the Greek God. He's ruled hearts, shattered limits and we see the phenomenon he truly is! We are proud to welcome Hrithik Roshan to the Homable Films for a collaboration, a tale of grit, grandeur and glory is set to unfold, where intensity meets imagination, the Big Bang begins." Take a look Reacting to the post several internet users flooded the comments section expressing their excitement. A user asked, "Prabhas Hrithik tho combo Prashanth neel sir director?" another wondered, "What if Prabhas×Hrithik Happens," another excited fan said, "Something Big is Cooking." Meanwhile, Hrithik also expressed his excitement on the collaboration in an official statement, stating, "Hombale has been home to some very unique stories over the years. I'm looking forward to partner with them and deliver a cinematic experience for our audience. We are dreaming big, and committed to bringing the vision to life." On the professional front, Hrithik will be next seen in the highly anticipated War 2. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film will feature Jr NTR and Kiara Advani in the key roles. The teaser of the sixth installment of the YRF Spy-universe was released just a few days back, which broke the internet. It is set to release later this year on August 14, 2025. In addition to this, he also has Krrish 4 in the pipeline, backed by Aditya Chopra, which will also mark his directorial debut.
