The image of M87*, the supermassive black hole at the center of massive elliptical galaxy M87, changed the world. It was the ...
Jets blasting from supermassive black holes cause gas to cool and fall toward that cosmic titan in a cosmic feeding process.
Right: Same simulation snapshots, blurred to match the EHT’s observational resolution. Credit: EHT collaboration In a groundbreaking follow-up to their 2019 reveal of the first black hole image, the ...
A groundbreaking reanalysis of the M87 galaxy’s supermassive black hole, M87*, unveils intriguing new insights into the structure and behavior of its plasma environment. Credit: EHT collaboration ...
Scientists have found that supermassive black holes self-grow by regulating the cooling of surrounding hot gas, forming warm gas filaments that they consume. This discovery enhances the ...
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It's no secret that black holes are some of the weirdest objects in space. Their disks are fluffy like cake, and diving into one is both interesting and terrifying. Now, a group of astronomers ...
Black holes aren't just gorging themselves on whatever cosmic material is readily available—they're preparing those meals for themselves. Data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals that ...
El Salvador has offered to house convicted American criminals and deportees in its mega-prison for a fee. US Secretary of ...