Scientists solve 30-year mystery about the strange ‘ringing’ of black holes
For nearly 30 years, scientists have been puzzled by a strange "dissonance" in the way black holes give off gravitational waves—the ripples they create...
Flickering lights from a giant black hole reveal cosmic secrets
Every big galaxy has a supermassive black hole at its center, but scientists are still trying to fully understand how these black holes and...
Astronomers confirm first-ever “lonely” black hole in space
For the first time, astronomers have confirmed the existence of a black hole drifting alone in space—without a companion star.
This exciting discovery was made...
Distant sleeping black hole wakes up and unleashes mysterious X-ray bursts, study finds
Black holes are some of the most mysterious objects in the universe.
These invisible giants can lie quietly for years, even centuries, without showing any...
Black hole found consuming its own history
One of the common misconceptions about black holes is that they devour not only matter, but also the history of that matter.
So when a...
How an actively feeding supermassive black hole could be good for life
When it comes to safe places for life, supermassive black holes are probably the last place you'd consider safe for nearby planets, let alone...
Scientists discover how black hole radiation could help life thrive
At the center of most large galaxies, including our Milky Way, sits a supermassive black hole.
These powerful objects sometimes enter active galactic nucleus (AGN)...
Black holes: not the end, but a new beginning? Scientists explore the mystery of...
Black holes have fascinated scientists and storytellers for decades.
These mysterious cosmic objects have gravity so strong that not even light can escape, making them...
Black holes spew out powerful jets that span millions of light-years – we’re trying...
There is a supermassive black hole at the center of nearly every big galaxy—including ours, the Milky Way (it's called Sagittarius A*).
Supermassive black holes...
Ancient blazar discovery suggests early universe had more supermassive black holes
Scientists have discovered the oldest and most distant blazar ever seen, named J0410–0139.
This powerful object is located 12.9 billion light-years away and provides a...