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Cosmic Discoveries with James Webb Space Telescope

Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers may have detected faint light from the universe’s first stars, known as Population III or dark stars. These stars likely formed from early clumps of hydrogen, helium, and dark matter just a few hundred million years after the Big Bang. The specific signals from these stars remain debated, so confirmation could take time. Continued observations of candidates like these could provide vital information about the formation of the first galaxies.

Bumblebees and Morse Code

In a groundbreaking experiment, scientists have trained bumblebees to recognize simple Morse code signals in exchange for sugary rewards. This reveals an unexpected neurological ability in insects to perceive timing and decode basic codes, suggesting that evolution may have equipped their brains for these tasks, offering an intriguing insight into insect cognition.

Comet 3I/ATLAS Update

An update was promised on comet 3I/ATLAS, a celestial body of interest currently being monitored for new data and developments.

"Astronomers still debate over what the signals from these stars should look like, meaning this detection likely won’t be certain for some time."

"Scientists have trained bumblebees to read rudimentary Morse code signals to find sugary rewards."

These discoveries highlight the expanding frontiers of astronomy and biology, revealing new layers of complexity in the cosmos and animal behavior.

Live Science — 2025-11-12