SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 2, 2026Quanta Magazine

Astrophysicists Puzzle Over Webb’s New Universe

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The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed hundreds of mysterious "little red dots" scattered across deep space, leaving astrophysicists puzzled. These strange objects challenge existing theories about how the early universe formed, forcing scientists to rethink fundamental ideas about galaxy and star development in cosmic history.

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