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Dark-matter decay could have given ancient supermassive black holes a boost

17 Sep 2024
Ancient SMBH
A long time ago JWST image showing light that was emitted 13 billion years ago by the distant quasar J0148, which is believed to surround a supermassive black hole. (Courtesy: MIT/NASA)
The decay of dark matter could have played a crucial role in triggering the formation of supermassiv

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