Astronomers find the most massive black hole in the local universe
A dim patch in an otherwise bright galaxy is the epicenter of a supermassive black hole whose mass is 40 ...
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Could wormholes actually exist?
A new study describes a technique that could be used to find wormholes.
Millions of black holes are lurking in the Milky Way. Here’s how to spot them
Let's find the missing black holes!
Sonic black hole confirms Hawking radiation theory
A novel quantum simulator offers unique insights about the 'guts' of a black hole.
The best black hole photo memes the internet has to offer
Get sucked into the joyous celebration of the black hole image.
The photographed black hole now has a name
It literally translates to "embellished dark source of unending creation."
Black hole picture shown for the first time
A historic moment in science that pushes the limits of human knowledge.
The first ever photo of a black hole might be revealed this week
On Wednesday, physicists will make a historical announcement.
Scientists discover 83 Quasars from the early universe
Talk about a massive find!
Stephen Hawking’s final paper suggests black holes store information about missing matter in ‘soft hairs’
The late physicist's very last paper offers new insight into the black hole information paradox.
If we want to find the “missing” dark matter, we have to look beyongblack holes
Dark matter makes up most of the universe -- and we still don't really know what it is.
Scientists directly image particle jet emitted by supermassive black hole devouring a star
It's the first time astronomers have achieved this feat.
Astronomers discover the fastest-growing black hole we’ve ever known
It's the hungriest thing we've ever seen.
Scientists complete most precise star map, revealing hidden details in our galaxy
An incredibly fruitful mission sheds new secrets about the Milky Way.
Astronomers discover a clump of black holes around our galaxy’s center
For the first time, astronomers have managed to confirm the existence of a black hole population surrounding the core of ...
Gravitational waves might be created at the centre of most galaxies
Looks like we can expect more gravitational waves in the near future.
Supermassive black hole sends radio echoes of its stellar dinner
Another discovery that cements black holes' fundamental role in the evolution of the universe.
Oldest black hole found by astronomers — the gargantuan object lies 13 billion light years away from us
It's the farthest, oldest, and perhaps most mysterious object we've ever discovered.
Astronomers are on the lookout for low-frequency gravitational waves generated by merging supermassive black holes
An ingenious technique could enable us to witness some of the strongest gravitational waves.
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