The early universe, shortly after the Big Bang, is a period of intense cosmic activity and rapid evolution that continues to fascinate scientists. The podcast episodes Ep. 5: Black Holes and What the Hell Is at the Edge of Space? both explore topics related to the early universe, such as the rapid growth of supermassive black holes and the discovery of unexpectedly large and mature galaxies dating back to this period.

These discoveries have challenged our current theories of galaxy formation and cosmology, sparking new research to better understand the mysteries of the early universe.