Webb Telescope Unveils Ancient Secrets; Swiss Glacier's Fate; Mongolian Dinosaur Discovery

Recent findings include the James Webb Space Telescope spotting an ancient galaxy crucial to the universe's early development, Swiss scientists' efforts to partially preserve the largest glacier in the Alps amidst accelerating ice loss, and the discovery of a unique dinosaur species in Mongolia with formidable claws.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 27-03-2025 02:30 IST | Created: 27-03-2025 02:30 IST
Webb Telescope Unveils Ancient Secrets; Swiss Glacier's Fate; Mongolian Dinosaur Discovery
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The James Webb Space Telescope has made a groundbreaking observation, identifying an ancient galaxy named JADES-GS-z13-1. This discovery provides evidence of a crucial transition in the early universe, occurring approximately 330 million years after the Big Bang, indicating the emergence from the cosmic 'dark ages' was swifter than previously assumed.

In Switzerland, researchers are cautiously optimistic about the potential to partially preserve the Alps' largest glacier if global warming is limited to below two degrees Celsius. Despite acceleration in ice loss, there remains a glimmer of hope if stringent climate measures are implemented, according to a recent UN report.

Excavations in Mongolia's Gobi Desert have unearthed fossils of Duonychus tsogtbaatari. This enigmatic dinosaur, with its distinctively menacing claws, adds a fascinating chapter to our understanding of Cretaceous fauna. Measuring ten feet long, this creature reaffirms the diversity and peculiarity of prehistoric life forms.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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