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Study Questions Existence of Rare 'JuMBO' Cosmic Giants

6/26/2025

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A groundbreaking study reveals that "JuMBOs," the elusive pairs of Jupiter-sized objects spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope, may be even rarer than previously thought—possibly even non-existent. Researchers discovered these free-floating giants are vulnerable to destruction in dense cosmic environments, raising critical questions about their formation and urging deeper investigation into JWST data.

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A groundbreaking study reveals that "JuMBOs," the elusive pairs of Jupiter-sized objects spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope, may be even rarer than previously thought—possibly even non-existent. Researchers discovered these free-floating giants are vulnerable to destruction in dense cosmic environments, raising critical questions about their formation and urging deeper investigation into JWST data.