James Webb Finds Mysterious 'Red Dots' Hiding Black Holes in Early Universe

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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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