Cosmic dawn fuel discovery unlocks early galaxy growth secrets
Astronomers have detected a massive reservoir of cold molecular gas in the distant galaxy REBELS-25, which existed just 700 million years after the Big Bang. This discovery provides critical evidence for how early galaxies fueled rapid star formation during the Epoch of Reionization.
Why it matters
Understanding the fuel sources of early galaxies helps scientists reconstruct the timeline of the universe's evolution and the formation of the first stars.
by Corrina Jaramillo Feldman, National Radio Astronomy Observatory
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