The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has spotted the most distant supernova ever observed. The stellar explosion, named SN in GRB 250314A, occurred when the universe was less than a billion years old. This groundbreaking discovery provides a new window into the universe's infancy.

The event was initially flagged by a gamma-ray burst. Astronomers then used JWST to pinpoint the supernova and distinguish it from its host galaxy. The explosion remarkably resembles supernovae linked to gamma-ray bursts seen in the modern universe. The observation was made by an international team of astronomers.

This discovery marks a major milestone in the study of the early universe. Scientists are now analyzing the data to understand the properties of the star that exploded. The findings could reshape our understanding of stellar evolution in the early cosmos.

Supernovae are the explosive deaths of massive stars. They are crucial for distributing heavy elements throughout the universe. Studying distant supernovae helps us understand how these elements were formed and spread in the early universe.

Researchers plan to use JWST to search for more distant supernovae. These future observations will provide a more complete picture of the universe's first stars and galaxies. The data will help refine cosmological models and our understanding of the universe's evolution.