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 Scientists have discovered the oldest quasars ever observed in the early universe, and they're surprisingly lonely. Quasars are incredibly bright objects at the center of galaxies, powered by supermassive black holes. Despite being expected to be surrounded by multiple galaxies, some ancient quasars were found to be drifting alone in the void. The findings, published in The Astrophysical Journal, suggest that these quasars might not be as isolated as they appear, potentially hidden behind cosmic dust.

Source: https://www.wionews.com/science/oldest-quasars-ever-observed-in-early-universe-are-extremely-lonely-768938