Two Black Holes With Unusual Behaviour Disrupt Traditional Theories About Their Formation

Two Black Holes With Unusual Behaviour Disrupt Traditional Theories About Their Formation

Astronomers are watching two unusual black holes, each presenting phenomena that challenge current understanding of these cosmic giants. One, a “serial killer” black hole, is about to devour its second star within five years, while the other, part of the newly discovered triple system V404 Cygni, has disrupted long-held theories…

JWST Spots Isolated Supermassive Black Hole-Powered Quasars in the Early Universe

JWST Spots Isolated Supermassive Black Hole-Powered Quasars in the Early Universe

Astronomers have uncovered something surprising while looking 13 billion years into the past using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). They’ve spotted supermassive black hole-powered quasars that appear to be hanging out in isolation. This is odd because, according to current theories, black holes need to be surrounded by a…