"James Webb Space Telescope Discovers Rare Heavy Element in Cosmic Collision"

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has detected the rare chemical element tellurium in the aftermath of a kilonova explosion caused by the merger of two neutron stars. The discovery could provide insights into the creation of precious chemical elements in the universe. The neutron stars were initially part of their home galaxy before being kicked out and traveling a distance of about 120,000 light-years. The JWST's observations of the aftermath of the merger helped identify tellurium, marking a significant milestone in its mission.