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James Webb Reveals Chaotic Early Galaxies Post-Big Bang

11/5/2025

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Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) find that early galaxies were chaotic and turbulent, unlike today’s orderly structures.
A study led by Lola Danhaive analyzed 213 star-forming galaxies from 800 million to 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang, finding that over 50% lacked rotational support for stable disks.
The ancient galaxy Capotauro appears more structured than expected for its time, prompting further investigation into its true nature.

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Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) find that early galaxies were chaotic and turbulent, unlike today’s orderly structures.
A study led by Lola Danhaive analyzed 213 star-forming galaxies from 800 million to 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang, finding that over 50% lacked rotational support for stable disks.
The ancient galaxy Capotauro appears more structured than expected for its time, prompting further investigation into its true nature.