"James Webb Space Telescope Challenges Assumptions: Fewer Active Supermassive Black Holes Found"

A survey conducted with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revealed that active galactic nuclei (AGN), which are rapidly growing supermassive black holes, are rarer than previously assumed. The survey focused on a region of the cosmos known as the Extended Groth Strip and found fewer AGN than expected, suggesting that the universe may be more stable than thought. The study also provided insights into faint galaxies and their properties, as well as the challenges in identifying AGN. The findings prompt questions about the growth and impact of supermassive black holes on their host galaxies, including the Milky Way.