James Webb Telescope Discovers 'Baby Quasars', Challenging Black Hole Theories

The discovery of smaller, less massive quasars in distant galaxies could revolutionize our understanding of supermassive black hole evolution.

James Webb Space Telescope's unexpected discovery of 'baby quasars' could revolutionize our understanding of supermassive black hole formation.
These 'baby quasars' are small, red dots in distant galaxies, significantly less massive than previously observed quasars, suggesting a new phase in black hole evolution.
The discovery challenges current models of supermassive black hole growth, which cannot fully explain the rapid growth of some quasars observed in the early universe.
Researchers hope studying these 'baby quasars' will provide insights into the formation of 'problematic quasars,' which appear too massive for their age according to existing theories.
The findings were made possible by the James Webb Space Telescope's advanced capabilities, highlighting its role in uncovering new aspects of the universe.