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Ancient Quasars Deepen Mystery of Early Supermassive Black Holes

Ancient Quasars Deepen Mystery of Early Supermassive Black Holes

Astronomers have identified quasars from an unexpectedly early period in cosmic history, intensifying questions about how supermassive black holes formed so quickly after the Big Bang. The findings challenge existing models of black hole growth and galaxy evolution.

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Ancient quasars add to a 'major unsolved problem' in astrophysics