Black have no hair, but the material surrounding them does, and the two can interact in unusual ways. As observations from the Event Horizon Telescope show, the magnetic fields surrounding a black hole can change extremely fast.
Theoretical astrophysicists have developed a numerical code to describe with high mathematical precision how black holes transform their rotational energy into ultra-fast jets.
Scientists may have finally uncovered the mystery behind ultra-high-energy cosmic rays — the most powerful particles known in the universe. A team from NTNU suggests that colossal winds from supermassive black holes could be accelerating…
The Dunhill Links Championship was reduced to a 54-hole tournament with gusts topping 50 mph on Saturday that made the three courses unplayable. Robert MacIntyre of Scotland, who flew over straight from New York after Team Europe won the…
A black hole in a distant quasar is growing faster than the usual limit, according to Chandra observations. This may explain how the first supermassive black holes emerged. Astronomers have identified a black hole growing at one of the…
The Chancellor yesterday received the initial economic forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) watchdog telling her how much she needs to raise to balance the books.
Astronomers have captured the clearest image ever of the vast, powerful jet of matter erupting from the supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy Messier 87 (M87).
Astronomers using JWST have captured the sharpest infrared view yet of the supermassive black hole jet in M87, offering new insights into its structure and physics.
Scientists have long been aware of the massive elliptical galaxy, M87. The galaxy was first observed in the late 18th century by Charles Messier, who cataloged objects in the sky specifically to avoid them when looking for comets. However,…