Webb telescope captures images of new stars forming in Cat's Paw Nebula
The Cat's Paw Nebula is about 4,000 light-years from Earth, near the constellation Scorpius.
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The Cat's Paw Nebula is about 4,000 light-years from Earth, near the constellation Scorpius.
The exoplanet, a planet beyond our solar system, has been dubbed TWA 7b after NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured evidence of it.
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
The gas giants outside our solar system are not capable of hosting extraterrestrial life, but do offer clues in a lingering mystery about how distant planets form, researchers said.
The asteroid 2024 YR4 has a very small chance of striking Earth when its orbit briefly intersects our planet's in December 2032.
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Despite being down to two operational gyroscopes, Hubble is still expected to operate well into the 2030s, NASA said.
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
The new images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope are "mind-blowing even for researchers who have studied these same galaxies for decades," one scientist said.
In the two years since the telescope was blasted into orbit, it has performed like a champ, capturing phenomenal images of the heavens and collecting data about distant planets – and scientists say it will continue for decades.
Sparkling and colorful images of faraway galaxy clusters recently released by NASA show one of the most detailed views of the universe ever taken.
The exoplanet, called K2-18 b, could be a Hycean planet – meaning it has a hydrogen-rich atmosphere and an ocean.
New images from the James Webb Space Telescope have revealed intricate details of a dying star's final stages, NASA said.
NASA has revealed new information about the star Earendel, which scientists say is now 28 billion lightyears away.
NASA unveiled a stunning image of the ringed planet and several of its moons.
One of the new images, part of an "astronomical treasure trove" reveal asteroid tails shooting across the far-off galaxy.
NASA's Webb Space Telescope has captured the rare phase of a star in the constellation Sagittarius on the cusp of dying.
The James Webb Space Telescope revealed galaxies from more than 13 billion years ago that seem to be as mature as the Milky Way is now: "Something so unexpected it actually creates problems for science."
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
The $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope takes one of Hubble's most famous images to new heights.
Webb's unprecedented infrared imaging capabilities provide a new glimpse into the farthest planet from the sun.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has revealed more details about how star are formed in the Tarantula Nebula.
The veteran and the new kid on the block have teamed up to produce a stunning image of the popular spiral galaxy.
These are the most detailed images to date of the solar system's largest planet.
The Cartwheel Galaxy, named for its resemblance to a wagon wheel, is located about 500 million light-years away.
An 11-year-old girl in Fort Collins successfully became the 37th child in U.S. history to undergo a liver and heart transplant at one time. Gracie Greenlaw is now home and thriving after receiving the organ donations.
Attorneys say videos of the shooting contradict statements from the sheriff's office and show that the man's back was to the deputy and his gun was pointed at the ground at the time he was shot.
The Clintons made a last-ditch effort to avoid a contempt vote.
As President Trump prepares to shut down the Kennedy Center for renovations, sources told CBS News there has been no discussion of demolishing or gutting the building.
Remy Le Boeuf earned the award for his 2025 album, "First Snow," recorded with the Nordkraft Big Band, a Danish jazz band, and vocalist Danielle Wertz. He described the album as blending genres of jazz, folk, and classical music.
An 11-year-old girl in Fort Collins successfully became the 37th child in U.S. history to undergo a liver and heart transplant at one time. Gracie Greenlaw is now home and thriving after receiving the organ donations.
Attorneys say videos of the shooting contradict statements from the sheriff's office and show that the man's back was to the deputy and his gun was pointed at the ground at the time he was shot.
Remy Le Boeuf earned the award for his 2025 album, "First Snow," recorded with the Nordkraft Big Band, a Danish jazz band, and vocalist Danielle Wertz. He described the album as blending genres of jazz, folk, and classical music.
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., issued an order on Monday blocking a Department of Homeland Security policy requiring lawmakers to give the agency a week's notice of planned visits to immigration detention facilities.
A Broomfield man was imprisoned late last year after a weightlifter died in his basement. The death was the result of a treatment using ibogaine, a psychedelic drug that is illegal to bring into the country.
Coloradans could sue federal immigration agents who violate their constitutional rights in state court under a bill that passed its first committee at the Colorado State Capitol.
Some creative problem-solving helped search and rescue crews and a Summit County Sheriff's Office deputy safely bring down a stranded hiker caught in a snowstorm.
The Denver Broncos offense have some areas they can improve in, according to analyst and former Broncos player Mark Schlereth.
According to History Colorado's website, the effort is being done to identify "harms caused by practices, systems, and policies of the State of Colorado."
A student attending Fort Lewis College in southwestern Colorado has been arrested and now faces felony charges in connection with an alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting another student.
It was an emotional morning at Edge Ice Arena in Littleton, Colorado, as the Santa Clarita Lady Flyers took the ice for the first game of a weekend tournament after a crash involving their van and a snowplow on Interstate 70.
Star center Nikola Jokic is expected to return to the Denver Nuggets lineup Friday.
Skiing great Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is expected to be out long-erm again after reinjuring his hamstring.
One of the biggest authors in LitRPG is joining the Colorado Avalanche this April for a special fan event during their game against the Vegas Golden Knights.
As President Trump prepares to shut down the Kennedy Center for renovations, sources told CBS News there has been no discussion of demolishing or gutting the building.
Starting early Wednesday, United customers won't be able to book flights and access other services as the airline upgrades its reservation system.
A slew of notable individuals appear in the latest Justice Department release of Jeffrey Epstein files.
Martin was tapped to lead the Weaponization Working Group after he failed to win enough support from the Senate to be confirmed as D.C.'s U.S. attorney.
The proposed site is situated along a flight path for nearby Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.
The Clintons made a last-ditch effort to avoid a contempt vote.
As President Trump prepares to shut down the Kennedy Center for renovations, sources told CBS News there has been no discussion of demolishing or gutting the building.
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., issued an order on Monday blocking a Department of Homeland Security policy requiring lawmakers to give the agency a week's notice of planned visits to immigration detention facilities.
Martin was tapped to lead the Weaponization Working Group after he failed to win enough support from the Senate to be confirmed as D.C.'s U.S. attorney.
The proposed site is situated along a flight path for nearby Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.
An 11-year-old girl in Fort Collins successfully became the 37th child in U.S. history to undergo a liver and heart transplant at one time. Gracie Greenlaw is now home and thriving after receiving the organ donations.
For the past eight years, Louis "Lou" Cicio has celebrated Jan. 30 as his "birthday." Not because it's the day he was born, but because it's the day he nearly died — and survived.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
The recall affects several batches of the 5.5-ounce Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits, the FDA said.
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
Starting early Wednesday, United customers won't be able to book flights and access other services as the airline upgrades its reservation system.
University of Colorado Boulder took a chance to catch the Sundance Film Festival's final year in Utah, planning future opportunities for its students.
Casa Vallarta Mexican Restaurant in Aurora has survived a lot of trials since it opened its doors in 1998. It is now preparing for yet another challenge as a major construction project is set to begin nearby.
Over 150 businesses in the Denver metro area closed their doors on Friday, joining a nationwide general strike condemning the actions of immigration and border agents in Minneapolis this month.
Passengers without Real IDs can still fly if they pay a $45 fee, which covers the cost of additional identity verification screening.
Newly released documents from the Lakeside Police Department say former Sgt. Howard Prince admitted to cheating on his time records, but also said that in an interview, the sergeant said he didn't know why he falsified his time sheets.
Arvada police are offering a behind-the-scenes look at how they tracked down a suspected mail thief in the Denver metro area, after neighbors spotted the same suspicious vehicle on their security cameras.
Denver prosecutors have filed 26 felony arson charges against the Aurora man suspected of setting the 5-alarm fire earlier this month that caused millions of dollars in damage.
Although Sinclair Oil learned on January 8 that the gasoline it distributed was contaminated, it admits it failed to notify Colorado's Division of Oil and Public Safety.
The former sergeant was fired from the department this month after allegedly working a private security job while on duty, a CBS Colorado investigation found. He had also previously left or been fired from other departments.