#JWST #Telescope #BrianGreene Breathtaking images from the James Webb Space Telescope are providing new clues about the formation of stars, galaxies, and even the universe itself, while also raising tantalizing mysteries. Nobel Laureate John Mather, the Webb Telescope's chief scientist, joins Brian Greene and other leading astronomers and astrophysicists to discuss the latest findings and grapple with some of the deep puzzles that are emerging from the telescope's remarkable new images.
This program is part of the Big Ideas series, supported by the John Templeton Foundation.
The live program was presented at the 2023 World Science Festival Brisbane, hosted by the Queensland Museum.
Participants: Michele Bannister Jessie Christiansen Karl Glazebrook John Mather Stefanie Milam Benjamin Pope
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