James Webb Telescope spotted strange red dots in deep space. (Image: adim Rusakov/CEERS/PRIMER)
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James Webb Finds Mysterious 'Red Dots' Hiding Black Holes in Early Universe

  • James Webb Telescope discovered mysterious 'red dots' in deep space images from the early universe.
  • Initially thought to be tiny, ancient galaxies, new research suggests these dots may conceal growing black holes.
  • The red color indicates heat, dust, or unusual energy sources, not typical starlight from galaxies.
  • Light from these objects likely comes from hot gas falling into black holes, releasing powerful infrared radiation.
  • This discovery could rewrite cosmic history, explaining how massive black holes formed rapidly in the early universe.

Why It Matters: James Webb's 'red dots' in the early universe are likely hidden black holes, challenging cosmic formation theories.

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