Webb Telescope Spots Hidden Stars, Mercury Mission Prepares Final Approach, and Ancient Plants Hold Evolution Secrets

As humanity peers deeper into space and closer to neighboring planets, we're uncovering new mysteries about our cosmic neighborhood while ancient clues about life itself emerge from Earth's past. The James Webb Space Telescope's unprecedented view of distant stars and BepiColombo's final Mercury flyby preparations showcase our expanding reach into space, while groundbreaking hornwort research reveals how the first plants conquered land, offering insights into both our planet's history and its future adaptability to change.

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