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James Webb telescope may have spotted controversial 'dark stars' in the far universe. First hypothesized in 2007, they are made when collapsing hydrogen and helium, which on their own would form a black hole, mix with dark matter.


Using observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, astrophysicists have spotted what they say is compelling evidence of a new type of cosmic object called a 'dark star.'

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