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Scientists find black hole powering a molecular gas source in ancient universe

Astronomers have discovered a quasar powered by a supermassive black hole in the infant universe. Strikingly, this quasar appears to emit molecular gas, the raw material for new stars to form. The discovery helps confirm theories that star formation in some galaxies has slowed to an almost complete halt. The quasar, named J2054-0005, was observed… Read More »