James Webb Telescope May Have Detected First-Ever "Dark Stars" Powered by Dark Matter
- Astrophysicists have spotted three objects that may be supermassive "dark stars."
- Dark stars are theoretical first stars thought to be powered by dark matter particles.
- Discovery of dark stars could reveal nature of dark matter, a major unsolved problem.
- Dark stars' existence could explain early galaxy formation and supermassive black holes.
- Follow-up observations needed to confirm if objects are indeed first-ever dark stars.
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