The monster hiding in plain sight: JWST reveals cosmic shapeshifter in the early universe
Phys.org • 12/11/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Astronomers have detected a galaxy from 800 million years after the Big Bang that appears normal in visible and ultraviolet light but reveals a dramatically different structure in infrared wavelengths, described as a "cosmic Jekyll and Hyde" by Phys.org. This finding highlights the complexities of early galaxies and their varied appearances depending on the light spectrum observed.
Lindy Score Breakdown
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Age (0-35)
35 days
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Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
6
Tier (0-10)
Phys.org
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Breadth (0-15)
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Total Score45/100
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