Double trouble! Astronomers discover distant quasar pairs
A pair of quasars closer together than any others previously observed could help researchers understand supermassive black hole binaries.
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Double Trouble! Hunting for Supermassive Black Hole Mergers
Supermassive black holes sat at the centre of active galaxies could have company. Binary pairs of these titanic cosmic objects ...
Astrophysicists find more evidence of ‘wandering’ black holes
New research has uncovered the presence of at least thirteen ‘wandering’ black holes in dwarf galaxies. Something, that until recently ...
Planets could orbit Supermassive Black Holes
A new theory suggests that planets could form in dense dust and gas clouds surrounding supermassive black holes at the ...
‘Hidden’ ancient galaxies discovery may redefine our understanding of the Universe
The wealth of newly discovered ancient galaxies suggests that scientists may have to refine their model of the universe.
Supermassive black holes eventually stop star formation
Supermassive black holes slowly eject cold gas.
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.
NASA pinpoints black holes that send out high-energy X-rays for first time ever
The findings help create a more comprehensive picture of supermassive black hole populations.