Scientists challenge the role of black holes in dark matter
In a groundbreaking study, scientists have raised questions about whether black holes are responsible for dark matter in the universe.
This new research, conducted by...
Earliest supermassive black holes were “shockingly normal”
The early Universe is a puzzling and—in many ways—still-unknown place.
The first billion years of cosmic history saw the explosive creation of stars and the...
No light black holes: quantum physics debunks decades-old theory
For the past seventy years, astrophysicists have speculated about the existence of "kugelblitze," special black holes formed from extremely high concentrations of light.
These theoretical...
Growing black holes have much in common with baby stars
First looks would tell most observers that supermassive black holes (SMBHs) and very young stars have nothing in common.
But that’s not true. Astronomers have...
Astronomers see a black hole wake up from its ancient slumber
Four years ago, the supermassive black hole hidden in the heart of galaxy SDSS1335+0728 roared awake and announced its presence with a blast of...
Scientists discover supermassive black hole growth like baby stars
Supermassive black holes have long puzzled astronomers, particularly how they grow so large.
An international team of astronomers, including researchers from Chalmers University of Technology...
Astronomers witness a giant black hole wake up in real time
In late 2019, a galaxy known as SDSS1335+0728 suddenly started shining much brighter than ever before.
This unexpected event caught the attention of astronomers.
To find...
Black holes created in mergers carry information about their ancestors, shows study
Astronomers have made an exciting discovery: black holes created from the collision of other black holes carry important information about their "parent" black holes.
This...
Baby stars buzz around our galaxy’s black hole like bees
High-speed baby stars have been found circling the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*) at the center of our galaxy, behaving like a...
Mysterious black holes might be clues to dark matter
Did you know that for every kilogram of visible matter in the universe, there are 5 kilograms of invisible matter?
This mysterious "dark matter" can't...