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Have scientists solved Webb’s ‘impossible’ black holes?

Have scientists solved Webb’s ‘impossible’ black holes?

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Astronomers say the James Webb Space Telescope has seen black holes at the dawn of time that shouldn't exist. But a new study may be able to explain what's going on. Astronomer Seb Hoenig reveals how a new look at the early Universe could show that JWST has got black holes all wrong.

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Have scientists solved Webb’s ‘impossible’ black holes?

Have scientists solved Webb’s ‘impossible’ black holes?

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