Black Hole Star Discovered in Early Universe | Chicago News

Astronomers just discovered a cosmic mystery: a “black hole star” that’s blasting out 100 billion times more energy than a normal star, yet looks like a tiny red dot from 660 million years after the Big Bang. Found by the James Webb Space Telescope, this object—named MoM-BH-1—defies physics: its glow isn’t dust, but hydrogen gas, and its power can’t come from fusion. Scientists now believe it’s a black hole wrapped in gas, hiding its true nature. Every red dot Webb sees might be one of these hidden beasts. Meanwhile, another Webb discovery shows water and dust surviving near our galaxy’s central black hole—proving stars can still birth new ones even in extreme environments. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8c5331d93cbfa7f6