sPACE: Could Black Holes Be Life Creators?
Black holes are engines of destruction on a cosmic scale, but they may also be the bringers of life. New research on supermassive black holes suggests that the radiation they … Read more
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SPACE: Astronomers Identify “Chimneys” in the Galactic Center
The supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy is a bit like the hearth at the center of a cozy pub. It’s a bright, warm gathering place around … Read more
SPACE: Scientists Spot a Medium-Sized Black Hole Wandering the Galaxy
Scientists think that they’ve spotted a rare, Jupiter-size black hole casually strolling through the Milky Way galaxy. Of course, scientists can’t see any black holes directly — but new research … Read more
SPACE: Black Holes Can Raise the Dead (And Then Kill Them Again)
Adding a cosmic “Walking Dead” twist to the most morbid of all space objects, scientists have found that some black holes could bring dead “zombie” stars back to life — … Read more
SPACE: Could Black Holes Reverse Time?
As a massive star collapses into a black hole, it sends out a brilliant SOS signal in the form of ultrabright gamma-ray bursts. Now, scientists have found something very peculiar … Read more
SPACE: Are Black Holes Actually Colliding Wormholes?
When two wormholes collide, they could produce ripples in space-time that ricochet off themselves. Future instruments could detect these gravitational “echoes,” providing evidence that these hypothetical tunnels through space-time actually … Read more
SCIENCE: Stephen Hawking’s Family Will Beam His Voice Toward a Black Hole
Stephen Hawking’s family plans to broadcast a recording of his voice toward a black hole while his ashes are interred at Westminster Abbey, according to a report in the Telegraph. … Read more