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Environment & NatureThursday 10 September 2026

For the first time, astronomers have combined the power of two of humanity's most advanced space telescopes—Hubble and Webb—to hunt down some of the smallest, faintest objects ever spotted in the outer Solar System: tiny frozen worlds orbiting beyond Neptune.

This unprecedented collaboration represents a major leap in our ability to explore the distant reaches of our cosmic neighborhood. By teaming up these complementary observatories, scientists can now detect celestial objects that would be nearly impossible to spot using either telescope alone, opening new doors to understanding the formation and composition of our Solar System's icy frontier. Read the full story →

Today's takeaway: When our best tools work together, we discover worlds we never knew existed—reminding us that the cosmos still holds countless mysteries waiting to be found.

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