Galaxy Formation

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An artist's impression of a supermassive black hole at the center of an early galaxy, actively influencing its formation and structure.

How Do Supermassive Black Holes Shape Galaxy Evolution?

In one of the earliest observed galaxies, the central black hole makes up at least two-thirds of its total mass—a proportion thousands of times greater than in nearby galaxies today.

David Grossman·September 16, 2026

The James Webb Space Telescope captures a surprisingly bright and well-formed galaxy in the early universe, challenging existing cosmological models.

Cosmos & Space

Top 5 JWST Deep Field Discoveries Rethinking Universe Origins

Just 280 million years after the Big Bang, the galaxy MoM-z14 existed, shining 100 times brighter than any theoretical model had predicted for that epoch, according to goodnewsnetwork and NASA Science

Marcus Cole·May 14, 2026