Large hole in the Universe

There seems to be a big hole in the universe. A gap where there isn't matter, where there should be. There isn't much that I've found with any explanation simply because I don't think anyone knows. I'd be interested in speculative answers from experts though.

The hole was found by the very large array telescope which sees virtually no stars between 6 and 10 billion light years in one particular direction.

sparse details can be found at:
Lubos Motl's reference frame.
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