AI summary: The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) may have spotted a rare type of star, known as a “dark star”, which could be fueled by the self-annihilation of dark matter. If confirmed, this discovery could revolutionize our understanding of how the first stars formed. These potential dark stars, which could be a billion times more luminous than the sun, were previously identified as galaxies. However, further observation is needed to confirm their true nature. The discovery of a dark star would also provide a unique opportunity to observe dark matter interactions directly.
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