Published: Aug 13, 2026, 23:16 IST | Updated: Aug 13, 2026, 23:16 IST
Astronomers may have discovered a completely new type of cosmic object that could help explain one of the biggest mysteries in the early universe. The strange object appears to resemble a star while potentially hiding a rapidly growing black hole inside. If confirmed, the discovery could challenge existing ideas about how the universe’s earliest giant black holes formed.