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James Webb telescope detects 'galaxy-killing wind' near the dawn of time

Data from the James Webb telescope and XRISM reveal powerful black hole winds are halting star formation in giant galaxies.

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The brief

Observations indicate that black hole winds are capable of suppressing star formation within galaxies. The phenomenon appears linked to the growth of black holes, which expel materials necessary for generating new stars.

Coverage from Live Science, Tech Times, ScienceDaily, Techno-Science.net, and Phys.org highlights the role of the James Webb telescope in detecting these winds and the XRISM instrument in measuring the magnetic triggers involved. These reports focus on how such activity influences the evolution and mass of large galaxies.

Future updates will likely clarify the specific timing and frequency of these occurrences across the history of the universe. Coverage does not yet specify how these findings will alter existing models of galactic development.

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Quick answers

What instruments detected these winds?

The James Webb telescope and the XRISM instrument were used to observe and measure the phenomena.

What is the effect of these winds on galaxies?

The winds are described as 'galaxy-killing' because they can squash or shut down the process of star formation.

What causes the winds to activate?

XRISM has measured a magnetic trigger associated with the black hole winds.

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Topics

James Webb Space Telescope XRISM Black Holes Astronomy Galaxy Evolution

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