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What was the early universe like?
When the universe was only 3 billion years old, it was a very different place. Galaxies were still in their infancy, forming rapidly and undergoing intense star formation. This period was crucial for the development of the structures we see today, making FRB 20240304B a valuable window into this dramatic cosmic era.
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