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Astronomers are mystified by little red dots in the sky

economist.com 04.11.2026 19:09 6 views
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Alongside the eclectic cast of cosmic characters they had been expecting—stars, galaxies, nebulae and the like—were a handful of small, red-tinted points of light, or, as the technical jargon has it, “little red dots”. Astronomers had no idea what they were. They can also pick up on radio transmissions to identify future targets Two months after the firm’s initial advances, its lack of transparency is still causing problems Treatments for age-related infertility are being developed at last To enhance your experience and ensure our website runs smoothly, we use cookies and similar technologies.

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