Science and Exploration

Early Universe

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An artist's impression of the early universe with a bright, energetic object at its center, representing a newly discovered black hole star.
Space & Astronomy

Astronomers Discover New Cosmic Objects: Black Hole Stars

Just 660 million years after the Big Bang, an object dubbed MoM-BH*-1 radiates 100 billion times more energy than any known star, forcing astronomers to rethink how the earliest cosmic giants formed.

Dr. Alistair Finch·August 13, 2026
The Euclid space telescope observing ancient quasars in the early universe, challenging theories about cosmic reionization.
Space & Astronomy

Euclid Aids Discovery of 31 Early Quasars, Challenges Reionization

The European Space Agency's Euclid space-based telescope, launched in 2024, has already released images of two of the most ancient quasars ever located.

Dr. Alistair Finch·July 6, 2026
The James Webb Space Telescope observing distant 'little red dots' in the early universe, which are potential candidates for early black holes.
Space & Astronomy

Webb Telescope Spots Little Red Dots That Appear to Be Black Holes

Peering back 1.8 billion years after the Big Bang, the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed a seemingly innocuous 'little red dot' as a candidate for a 'black hole star', according to Universe Toda

Dr. Elena Ortiz·June 15, 2026
Hubble Space Telescope image of the distant galaxy cluster MACS J1141.6-1905, highlighting its complex structures and the early universe.
Space & Astronomy

Hubble captures stunning new image of distant galaxy cluster

Less than 600 million years after the Big Bang, a supermassive black hole already blazed into existence.

Mateo Rojas·May 22, 2026