"Probing Dark Matter with James Webb Space Telescope and Ancient Ultraviolet Light"

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Scientists from the University of California ran a simulation suggesting that the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) could target small, bright galaxies in the early universe to shed light on dark matter. The simulation factored in interactions between dark matter and gas, finding that early galaxies were smaller and much brighter than previously thought. This could provide crucial insights into the nature of dark matter and its role in galaxy formation, potentially challenging current theories if these galaxies are not found.
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