Researchers used super-computer simulations to recreate the formation of a massive black hole from supersonic gas streams left over from the Big Bang. The study suggests these black holes could be the source of the largest and oldest super-massive black holes in the Universe, posing a challenge to existing theories.
SourceKavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe·JournalScience·DateSep 28, 2017
Researchers found that Type I galaxies have more efficient supermassive black holes, emitting energy faster compared to Type II galaxies
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The LIGO and Virgo observatories have jointly detected a black hole collision, emitting ripples in space and time. The event, located 1.8 billion light-years away, resulted in a spinning black hole with about 53 times the mass of our sun.
SourceU.S. National Science Foundation·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateSep 27, 2017
Astronomers have detected the closest ever binary supermassive black hole system in galaxy NGC 7674, featuring two massive black holes with a combined mass of 40 million solar masses. The discovery is significant as it confirms theoretical predictions and provides insight into gravitational wave sources.
SourceTata Institute of Fundamental Research·JournalNature Astronomy·DateSep 19, 2017
A study published in 'Nature Astronomy' confirms that supermassive black holes can form gravitationally bound pairs when galaxies merge. The binary system has a mass of approximately 40 million times the Sun's, and its orbital period is about 100,000 years.
SourceRochester Institute of Technology·JournalNature Astronomy·DateSep 18, 2017
Researchers suggest primordial black holes formed shortly after the Big Bang might explain the origin of heavy elements like gold, platinum and uranium. They propose a theory where these black holes collide with neutron stars to produce heavier elements.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateSep 1, 2017
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A study published in JAMA Cardiology found that out-of-hospital cardiac arrest treatment and survival rates differ by racial neighborhood composition. Neighborhoods with higher percentages of black residents had lower bystander CPR and defibrillator use, as well as lower survival rates compared to predominantly white neighborhoods.
A team of researchers at the University of Iowa suggests that black holes played a crucial role in making the universe visible. By ejecting matter violently, black holes may have pierced cloudy surroundings, enabling light from stars to escape. This theory is supported by observations of a nearby galaxy emitting ultraviolet light.
SourceUniversity of Iowa·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateAug 30, 2017
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have challenged long-standing theories on black holes using hands-on experiments at the Z machine. The study found that certain ionization stages of iron are not present in a black hole's accretion disk, contradicting previous assumptions.
SourceDOE/Sandia National Laboratories·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateAug 28, 2017
Researchers suggest black holes seen via gravitational waves spin slowly or rapidly, with tumbling behavior in dense environments; these findings provide new target for understanding black hole formation.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalNature·DateAug 23, 2017
A team of astronomers used the MUSE instrument on the VLT to study how gas can be stripped from galaxies, focusing on extreme jellyfish galaxies. Six out of seven jellyfish galaxies were found to host a supermassive black hole feeding on surrounding gas.
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Astronomers have discovered a unique lensing system that provides the best view yet of blobs of hot gas streaming from supermassive black holes. The discovery allows scientists to see these clumps closer to the central engine of the black hole and in greater detail than before.
Researchers from University of California, Irvine estimate tens of millions of stellar-remnant black holes exist in the Milky Way galaxy. The number of black holes is expected to depend on the size of the galaxy.
SourceUniversity of California - Irvine·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateAug 8, 2017
Tiny primordial black holes could have destroyed neutron stars from the inside out, leading to the ejection of dense neutron-rich material that formed heavy elements like gold and uranium. This process would also explain several long-standing mysteries in the universe, including Fast Radio Bursts and positron emissions.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateAug 4, 2017
Researchers have discovered a way to estimate black hole masses by looking at spiral galaxy arms. The study found that galaxies with tightly wound spiral arms tend to have more massive black holes.
SourceRoyal Astronomical Society·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateJul 20, 2017
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Researchers have found that significant amounts of black carbon can persist in both pristine and non-pristine areas of snow, impacting climate change predictions. The study used molecular analysis to track the origins of black carbon, finding evidence of wildfires burning thousands of miles away in remote areas.
SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateJun 30, 2017
A team of scientists has detected the smallest ever recorded movement of an object across the sky, known as angular motion, in a giant galaxy with two supermassive black holes at its center. The movement is thought to be the result of one black hole orbiting around the other over a period of 30,000 years.
Researchers have detected orbital motion in a pair of supermassive black holes, marking the first-ever 'visual binary' of such systems. The two black holes are estimated to complete an orbit every 30,000 years and may merge millions of years later.
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have successfully simulated black hole conditions using a specially designed water bath, demonstrating the phenomenon of superradiance. This achievement provides new insights into the physics of black holes and has implications for further research on astrophysical observations.
SourceUniversity of Nottingham·JournalNature Physics·DateJun 14, 2017
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Researchers suggest that massive star explosions can expel newborn black holes with strong natal kicks, affecting their spin and alignment. This phenomenon could help explain years of tentative evidence suggesting black holes receive such kicks.
SourceRochester Institute of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 5, 2017
Researchers suggest dense star clusters as source of gravitational waves, with black holes colliding to produce these waves. Computer simulations and observations point to globular clusters as ideal environments for black hole collisions.
SourceThe Kavli Foundation·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 2, 2017
Researchers at Rochester Institute of Technology contributed to the measurement of a newly discovered black hole's tilt and spin, which can reveal clues about how massive stars die. The findings support Einstein's general theory of relativity and rule out extreme predictions for black hole spins.
SourceRochester Institute of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 1, 2017
An international team of researchers detected gravitational waves from a binary black hole system, providing evidence that black holes in binary systems may not be aligned. The discovery highlights the need for further improvements in detector sensitivity to explore the universe.
SourceAustralian National University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 1, 2017
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LIGO has made its third detection of gravitational waves, revealing a new population of black holes with masses up to 49 times that of the sun. The detected black holes were formed by merging pairs and provide clues about their spin directions, which may be non-aligned compared to their orbital motion.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 1, 2017
Physicists at the University of Maryland contribute to the detection of a third gravitational wave event, GW170104, using data from Advanced LIGO detectors. The merger occurred approximately 3 billion years ago and produced a single, more massive black hole.
SourceUniversity of Maryland·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 1, 2017
The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) has confirmed the third detection of gravitational waves, revealing a population of black holes that were previously unknown. The detected black holes have masses ranging from 21 to 49 times that of the sun, shedding light on the existence of heavy black hole pairs.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 1, 2017
Researchers used Pan-STARRS telescope data to search for stars crashing into hard surfaces around supermassive black holes. No such transients were detected, supporting the existence of event horizons. The team plans to improve the test with a larger telescope.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateMay 30, 2017
Astronomers discovered a massive star that collapsed into a black hole without exploding as a supernova, challenging the typical view of star formation. The study suggests that up to 30% of massive stars may quietly collapse into black holes without producing a supernova.
SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateMay 25, 2017
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Astrophysicists at the University of Birmingham made progress in understanding how two black holes can merge, using Advanced LIGO data. The team found that all three observed events can be formed via isolated binary evolution via a common-envelope phase.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 5, 2017
Researchers are creating the first images of a supermassive black hole's event horizon using an Earth-sized telescope. The project aims to test predictions from Einstein's general relativity theory by studying the shadow, mass, and spin of the black hole.
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·DateApr 5, 2017
Astronomers have observed stars forming within powerful outflows of material blasted out from supermassive black holes. The discovery provides new insights into galaxy properties and evolution, shedding light on how galaxies obtain their shapes and become enriched with heavy elements.
Astronomers discovered a supermassive black hole weighing over 1 billion suns that was propelled out of the center of a distant galaxy due to gravitational wave energy. The estimated equivalent energy is 100 million supernovas, and the black hole travels at speeds of up to 4.7 million miles per hour.
A study by Colleen Butler-Sweet found that young middle-class black women experience tension with poorer black women, feeling like 'stepsisters' due to social class differences. These women often face criticism and pressure to conform to white beauty standards, exacerbating feelings of alienation and competition.
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Researchers discovered a supermassive black hole 'choking' on stellar debris, producing small fluctuations in the energy emitted by the flare. The study provides insight into how black holes grow and evolve, offering a potential window into hidden black holes.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateMar 15, 2017
A new simulation model describes the formation of supermassive black holes in the early universe, proposing that massive gas clouds collapse directly to seed these behemoths. This alternative model, known as the Direct collapse black hole model, suggests that inefficient gas cooling is necessary for this process.
SourceUniversity of Helsinki·JournalNature Astronomy·DateMar 14, 2017
Astronomers have found evidence for a star orbiting a black hole at an unprecedented distance, about twice an hour. The close-in binary system, located 14,800 light years from Earth, provides valuable insights into the behavior of black holes and their companion stars.
SourceMichigan State University·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateMar 13, 2017
A study found that people consistently overestimated the size and strength of black men compared to white men, even when shown identical images. This bias may contribute to police shootings of unarmed black men.
SourceAmerican Psychological Association·JournalJournal of Personality and Social Psychology·DateMar 13, 2017
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Researchers found that a nearby galaxy's radiation could trigger the collapse of a host galaxy, allowing a massive black hole to form and grow rapidly. The study provides new insights into the formation of supermassive black holes in the infant universe.
SourceColumbia University·JournalNature Astronomy·DateMar 13, 2017
The discovery of over 60 extremely distant quasars nearly doubles the known number, offering a unique window into the early universe. Studying these 'lighthouses' of the cosmos will help understand how galaxies developed and interacted with supermassive black holes.
SourceThe Kavli Foundation·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·DateMar 9, 2017
A new study found that gravitational waves detected by LIGO likely originated from black holes formed during star collapse, rather than primordial black holes. The research used computer simulations to rule out the existence of intermediate-mass primordial black holes.
SourceInstituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC)·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateMar 6, 2017
Scientists have observed rapid temperature changes in ultra-fast black hole winds, which are responding to X-ray emissions from the accretion disk. This discovery provides clues for locating the origin of these outflows and their connection to galaxy formation.
SourceUniversity of Maryland·JournalNature·DateMar 1, 2017
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Astronomers found that stars are ripped apart by supermassive black holes much more often than previously thought, with rates dramatically increasing during galaxy collisions. This new understanding could lead to locating and studying dim black holes in the Milky Way.
SourceUniversity of Sheffield·JournalNature Astronomy·DateFeb 27, 2017
A team of scientists from Clemson University has discovered five ancient galaxies with extremely powerful supermassive black holes, emitting billions of times more energetic gamma rays than visible light. The oldest known gamma-ray blazars were previously thought to be over 2 billion years old.
SourceClemson University·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateFeb 27, 2017
A recent study found that caregivers of black stroke survivors provided an average of 11 additional hours of care compared to white stroke survivors. Despite this greater time commitment, caregivers of black stroke survivors reported more positive aspects of caregiving, including increased confidence and satisfaction with their role.
A new Indiana University study found that adding more black police officers does not reduce police-involved homicides of black citizens. In fact, it may even increase the number of such shootings until a critical mass of 35-40% is reached.
SourceIndiana University·JournalPublic Administration Review·DateFeb 20, 2017
Astronomers observe a dramatic change in the appearance of supermassive black hole in NGC 2617 galaxy, revealing previously hidden inner regions. Researchers believe rapid gas swallowing and intense radiation may be responsible for the transformation.
SourceLomonosov Moscow State University·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateFeb 20, 2017
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Zero tolerance policies unfairly target black girls, resulting in higher suspension rates and harsher discipline for minor offenses. The paper argues that these policies perpetuate a prison-type mentality, snuffing out the identities of black girls.
SourceMichigan State University·JournalUrban Education·DateFeb 16, 2017
Scientists estimate that solitary supermassive black holes in galactic centers may be responsible for fewer observed stars being captured by black holes. The researchers found that gravitational effects from merging galaxies can explain the discrepancy, suggesting that tidal disruption events occur without our knowledge.
SourceMoscow Institute of Physics and Technology·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·DateFeb 15, 2017
Astronomers have found strong evidence for an intermediate-mass black hole (IMBH) weighing 2,200 solar masses at the center of the globular star cluster 47 Tucanae. The IMBH is believed to be the missing link between stellar-mass and supermassive black holes, potentially providing insight into the formation of galaxies.
SourceCenter for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian·JournalNature·DateFeb 8, 2017
A giant black hole has been found to have fed off a nearby star for over 9 years, breaking the previous record for the longest tidal disruption event. The X-ray data suggests that the radiation from material surrounding this black hole consistently surpassed the Eddington limit.
SourceUniversity of New Hampshire·JournalNature Astronomy·DateFeb 6, 2017
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Astronomers detected a compact molecular cloud with unusual motion near the supernova remnant W44, suggesting the presence of a hidden black hole. The black hole is estimated to be between 3.5 and 36 times more massive than the sun, sparking debate over its origin.
SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateFeb 2, 2017
Astronomers discover five new gamma-ray blazars with massive black holes, challenging current ideas on their formation and growth. The discoveries suggest that these objects could have formed rapidly in the universe's early history.
SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateJan 30, 2017
Astrophysicist Hai Fu aims to study the late stages of merging galaxies and observe supermassive black holes' accretion using a large chunk of the night sky. The research project will use radio-emission maps and optical observations to confirm findings.
A team of astronomers led by Penn State's Niel Brandt has captured the deepest X-ray image ever obtained, revealing a treasure trove of supermassive black holes. The image, taken with Chandra observing time of about 11 weeks, shows that these massive objects grow in bursts rather than slowly accumulating matter.
Researchers at the University of Waterloo developed a new detection method that will detect approximately 10 black holes per year, doubling the current number within two years. This method combines microlensing and radio wave interferometry to extract parameters such as mass, distance, and velocity from black hole events.
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A team of astronomers discovered that a massive flare in a distant galaxy was actually a tidal disruption event caused by a rapidly spinning supermassive black hole. The finding marks the first time a TDE has been used to study black hole spin, providing new insights into stellar death.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalNature Astronomy·DateDec 12, 2016
Astronomers have discovered a 'nearly naked' supermassive black hole after a smaller galaxy passed through a larger neighbor, stripping away nearly all its stars and gas. The remnant black hole is now speeding away at over 2,000 miles per second.
SourceNational Radio Astronomy Observatory·DateNov 2, 2016
The LIGO Scientific Collaboration detected gravitational waves that could have been caused by the collision of two black holes. Researchers used theoretical models to test whether these signals could also be produced by gravastars, hypothetical objects proposed as an alternative to black holes.
SourceGoethe University Frankfurt·JournalPhysical Review D·DateOct 19, 2016
Dense molecular gas disks are supplying gas directly to supermassive black holes at galaxy centers. The growth of supermassive black holes is enhanced by strong turbulence generated by supernova explosions in these disks.
SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateOct 13, 2016
Researchers at Imperial College London have developed a new sensor material that can detect biological signals, including heartbeats and brainwaves, with enhanced sensitivity. The material uses an ambipolar design, allowing for the transport of both electrons and holes, which enables improved signal detection in water-based environments.
SourceImperial College London·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 7, 2016
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