"James Webb Space Telescope Uncovers Ancient Galaxies Shaped Like Surfboards and Pool Noodles"

The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed that many small galaxies in the early universe were elongated in surfboard-like shapes, indicating the influence of the cosmic web of matter and constant mergers with other small galaxies. These findings challenge previous assumptions about the shapes of early galaxies and provide insights into their evolution over cosmic history. The discovery was made using data from the Cosmic Evolution Early Release Science program, shedding light on the lives of the oldest, faintest galaxies in the universe. The research is set to be published in The Astrophysical Journal.