Why do Supermassive Black Holes grow so slowly?

This artist's drawing shows a black hole surrounded by a ring of accretion. When the material inside these rings heats up they emit x-rays. Observing these x-rays is an important part of measuring SMBH and AGN. In this simulation, SMBH also launches a jet. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

When our powerful infrared telescopes allowed astronomers to look further into the future, they made some amazing discoveries. One of them involves supermassive black holes (SMBH), the physics-defying behemoths at the center of massive galaxies such as the Milky Way. In fact, the SMBH grew much faster in the jewelry world than it does in … Read more

Supermassive black holes may date back to massive, ancient stars

Supermassive black holes may date back to massive, ancient stars

a black hole: A region of space with such a strong magnetic field that nothing or radiation (including light) can escape. cancer: Any of more than 100 different diseases, each characterized by rapid, uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. The progression and growth of cancer, also known as malignancies, can lead to swelling, pain and death. … Read more

JWST Finds Supermassive Black Holes in Very Small Necks, Defying All Expectations

Jwst Finds Massive Black Holes In Tiny Dwarf Galaxies, Defying All Expectations

James Webb Telescope (JWST) discovered small galaxies with black holes that are not well understood. These black holes, located in galaxies with masses much smaller than those traditionally associated with supermassive black holes (SMBHs), challenge long-held beliefs about how galaxies and their central black holes evolve. The discovery of these “extreme” black holes pushes the … Read more