In 2020, astronomers identified a nearby star system that appeared to contain something phenomenal: the closest black hole to ...

"This discovery challenges the common belief that black holes formed in star clusters always have randomly distributed spins." ...

Black holes spin in captivating embrace in stunning new simulation imagery - Binary black holes move in tandem before merging ...

The Milky Way can be seen as something of a bully, having devoured many smaller galaxies to achieve its vast mass, and ...

The event is designated EP240408a, as it was first detected by the Einstein Probe, an X-ray space telescope, on 8 April 2024.

New data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory provides insights into a fascinating aspect of black holes which is their ability to self-sustain.

New research shows black holes can trigger gas cooling, creating fuel for their own feeding. This process keeps them growing ...

From unifying quantum physics and gravity to working out what is dark matter, the universe has some deep questions that ...

This collision can cause an explosion, disrupting or even destroying the star. Black holes are astronomical objects with a gravitational pull so strong that not even light can escape them.

Gravitational waves are unlocking the origins of black holes, linking spin shifts to sequential mergers in star clusters.

Supermassive black holes are seen as sources of wanton cosmic destruction, but there may be more to their powerful influence ...