Early galaxy had abundant oxygen

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An early universe galaxy was found to be rich in oxygen, prompting questions about the timeline of life's evolution. Astronomers detected significant oxygen levels in galaxy JADES-GS-z11-0, existing 400 million years after the Big Bang. This suggests multiple generations of stars had already lived and died. The discovery challenges current cosmological models by indicating a rapid enrichment of elements necessary for life, potentially allowing for earlier development of life in the universe.


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