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James Webb’s Mysteriously Bright Galaxies May Finally Have an Explanation


Calculations suggest powerful ultraviolet light from young stars could sweep gas out of early galaxies while leaving dense star-forming regions intact, offering a clue to their mysterious brightness.

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