Ancient galaxies are suitable for life

The first galaxies in the universe have a suitable environment that fosters life more than the prediction of astronomers.

The oldest galaxies in the universe, formed more than 12 billion years ago, have high levels of heavy elements, essential elements for life.

The long-accepted theory holds that a few thousand years after the Big Bang event about 13.7 billion years ago, the universe is a dense mess of gas and molecules. The stars began to form after about 500 million years.

Life may have existed long ago in the universe

Previously, experts thought it took billions of years for stars to form large amounts of heavy elements like helium, hydrogen, oxygen and carbon.

However, new research results show that some galaxies produce these elements unexpectedly quickly.

'We studied 10 galaxies from the early universe and analyzed their light spectrum. We are observing that light from galaxies takes 10 to 12 billion years to reach Earth , "Professor Copenhagen's Fynbo press release explains.

Experts are especially impressed with one of the ancient galaxies, possessing our sun-like stars today. This shows that since the beginning, the universe has been able to contain life, according to expert Fynbo.