Scientists explore how gravitational waves could reveal dark matter and early universe secrets
Gravitational waves, ripples in space-time first predicted by Einstein nearly a century ago, were finally detected in 2015.
Now, a new study led by Yanou...
Black holes dominate large regions of space, but they’re mysterious
In the beginning, the Universe was all primordial gas. Somehow, some of it was swept up into supermassive black holes (SMBHs), the gargantuan singularities...
Scientists uncover new insights into black hole growth and evolution
Astrophysicists at Caltech have achieved a groundbreaking feat: they have simulated the journey of primordial gas from the early universe to the moment it...
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...