
← Mysteries of the Universe24 aug · 25 min
What Has JWST Found So Far
<p>n this episode, we celebrate the third anniversary of the <strong>James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)</strong>. </p><p>Since its launch on a pillar of fire in 2021, this "house-sized" observatory has moved beyond the limits of visible light to capture the universe in the infrared.</p><p> From the chemical signatures of alien worlds to the "impossible" maturity of the first galaxies, Webb is not just taking pictures—it is rewriting the textbooks of cosmology.</p><p>As we look to the next few years, the mission turns toward even deeper mysteries. </p><p>Can Webb find the first <strong>Population III stars</strong>—the very first stars made of pure hydrogen and helium? Will it witness a "Direct Collapse" black hole in the act of forming? The golden eye remains our most powerful tool for turning the "unseeable" into the "immeasurable."</p>