Alien planet with metallic clouds resembles 'a giant mirror in space'
It is a planet astronomers say probably should not even exist.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Galaxies spotted by Webb telescope rewrite understanding of early universe
Astronomers said data obtained by the telescope reveals what appear to be six big galaxies as mature as our Milky Way.
Sat Feb 25 2023
The final frontier? Just a slice of Spanish sausage
A red ball of spicy fire with luminous patches glowing menacingly against a black background.
Sat Aug 06 2022
Biden unveils Webb space telescope's first full-color image of distant galaxies
The image showcased by Biden and NASA chief Bill Nelson showed the 4.6 billion-year-old galaxy cluster named SMACS 0723.
Tue Jul 12 2022
In detecting alien life on a faraway planet, methane may be the key
Methane is one of the few gases that should be readily detectable using the James Webb Space Telescope.
Tue Mar 29 2022
NASA's new space telescope reaches destination in solar orbit
Webb arrived at its gravitational parking spot in orbit around the sun on Monday, almost 1 million miles from Earth.
Tue Jan 25 2022
James Webb telescope sets off on million-mile voyage
The world's most powerful space telescope blasted off into orbit, headed to an outpost 1.5 million kilometres from Earth.
Sun Dec 26 2021
NASA's revolutionary new space telescope due for launch from French Guiana
If all goes according to plan, the 14,000-pound instrument will be released from the French-built rocket after a 26-minute ride into space.
Sat Dec 25 2021
NASA confirms December 24 telescope launch
The project, begun in 1989, will be the largest and most powerful telescope ever to be launched into space in the early 2000s.
Mon Dec 20 2021
NASA unlocking secrets of mysterious Mars discovery
The US space agency which has embarked on Mars exploration activities will soon reveal its discovery at the James Webb Auditorium at its headquarters in Washington today.
Mon Sep 28 2015
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024