JWST Observations Indicate Distant Galaxy Emits Significant Ionizing Radiation

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Published: 2026-10-30T15:21:12Z
Category: science
Source: Phys.org
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New data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) suggests a far-off galaxy is allowing a large amount of its ionizing radiation to escape. This discovery offers critical insights into the reionization era of the early universe, a pivotal period when the cosmos transformed from a neutral to an ionized state.

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