Strange cosmic objects spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope may be baby 'platypus' galaxies — or something entirely new - Space
Google News • 1/9/2026 • Last cited 1/10/2026
Summary
The James Webb Space Telescope has identified unusual cosmic objects that may be classified as "baby platypus galaxies," a term reflecting their puzzling characteristics. According to Space, these objects could represent a new category of galaxies or something entirely different.
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