Distant ‘little red dot’ galaxies may contain baby black holes.

The article discusses recent findings regarding "little red dots" (LRDs), which are extremely bright galaxies discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Initially thought to contain massive black holes or an unusually high density of stars, new research suggests that these galaxies may actually harbor "baby" black holes, as evidence for dust—previously assumed to contribute to their red color—was not found. The analysis indicates that LRDs are at least ten times dimmer than previously estimated, leading to a reevaluation of black hole masses within them. Additionally, the article touches on the observation of a bright star in the Andromeda galaxy that may represent a failed supernova or the merging of two stars, further contributing to the understanding of black hole formation. [Extracted from the article]