Recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) challenge existing theories about the early universe. Research suggests that supermassive black holes, not stars, were the initial dominant structures in the cosmos.
Black Holes as Catalysts
Published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, the study indicates that black holes played a crucial role in the formation of the first galaxies. They accelerated the creation of luminous structures by expelling gas and compressing surrounding matter, which led to rapid star formation.
The new model proposes that black holes were situated at the center of gas clouds, acting as the central nucleus. This suggests the early universe underwent two phases: an initial phase of rapid star formation driven by black hole winds, followed by a slower pace observed in current galaxies. This discovery provides new insights into the evolution of the early universe.