James Webb Space Telescope images shatter understanding of age of the universe

The James Webb Space Telescope found six massive galaxies that some scientists never thought could exist. The telescope is so powerful it might have just shattered scientific understanding of the universe. Theoretical Physicist and best selling author Dr. Michio Kaku talked to Gadi Schwartz about the groundbreaking report.

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[MicahBratt]

We’re lucky to be living in times where this technology is possible.

[AncientFlight]

Note: Dr. Kaku does not get upset when his theories on the universe and all within do not pan out as fact. He is a gem of a physicist.

[Pooters]

I love when you have someone (like Gadi Schwartz) that is so excited and interested in the topic doing the interview. So much better than canned questions.

[stopit]

I feel incredibly lucky to be alive to witness the photos we’ve seen from JWT, I’ve almost teared up at a few from sheer awe. We live in an incredible universe, I don’t even know what else to say at this point. The James Webb Telescope is worth 1, 000, 000, 000x (even much, much more)what it cost to build and I can’t wait to see what else it reveals. Many deep thanks to the team of people that conceptualized and built this telescope from start to finish, it’s a precious gift to humanity.

[sethmacomber]

“There could be a Nobel prize, waiting for you!” this guy is a true gem to our lifetime

[J.Allen_]

MORE OF THIS PLEASE !! More science and discovery. The world is full of people therefore there will always be conflict / intrigue etc... but scientific discovery transcends time and culture. It's like a beacon that reminds us about the best things in life.

[backup]

I love that Kaku can talk about aliens all the time and he's still so respected. We're getting closer to a world where people can actually have discussions.

[ComeOhYeLemmings]

I don't think we are capable of putting an age on the universe yet. This telescope is absolutely priceless for the amount of information it will provide to us. The first handful of images redefined our understanding of space around us and this is just a stepping stone in technological advancement.

[TwoHawksHunting]

I find these startling discoveries mind boggling. In the billions of planets, stars and galaxies, we can't be the only little planet that happens to be occupied by sentient beings.

[beth]

michio kaku is such a joy to listen to! He radiates delight and joy in every interview. Great segment!

[Zoltoks]

Kaku is a joy to listen to even if I don't agree with everything he says. He is great at simplifying confusing topics into small bite size portions that everyone can understand

[ryham]

God is incredible. Brings tears to my eyes, the magnitude of the beauty of life.

[jarry]

The scientist, fantastic and smart dude. Something I DON’T see often tho, a reporter on a main news channel genuinely interested in the topic and really grasping what’s being talked about

[Turkatron]

The smartest thing you can say to a question you don't understand is "I don't know" but it doesn't mean you can't figure it out.

[mazyas]

the more u know the more u realize how little u know

[jerryjones]

I remember amending a lecture in the early 70s by a physics professor who was "proving" that black holes do not exist. So the very nature of science is that it can be subject to change.

[mackeejack]

Even IF there’s other life out there, we’re too far apart to ever detect one another. It would take us 78, 000 years to travel to our nearest star. You could find a civilization from 1 million light years away with insanely powerful tech and at the speed of light, it would take us 1 million years to get there. That’s beyond unfathomable.

[katthefantastic]

We humans are like hillbillies who have no idea how big a city is cuz we've only seen a town.

Go James!!!! This is amazing!!!

[nadhasthirundhitan]

Every image gives a new perspective, incredible

[eduardogerman]

I absolutely love this field of study it never fails to awe and stun me