To capture unprecedented, high-resolution images of distant exoplanets, NASA is actively developing a mind-bending mission that uses the Sun’s massive gravitational field as a giant magnifying glass.

New photos from the James Webb Space Telescope let earthlings see farther into space than ever before. The kaleidoscopic images inspire awe and wonder and maybe even a bit of comforting perspective.

Galaxy without dark matter discovery reveals new clues about cosmic structure and challenges galaxy formation theories today.