Black holes : Science World Report

Jul 10, 2015 07:41 AM EDT

Supermassive Black Hole Outgrew its Galaxy After the Big Bang

Scientists have discovered a massive black hole that simply outgrew its galaxy. The super-sized black hole actually grew far faster than its host galaxy, which may reveal a bit more about the evolution of these objects.

Jul 09, 2015 11:40 AM EDT

Dormant Supermasive Black Hole Springs to Life in Distant Galaxy

A team of astronomers have watched a previously dormant black hole wake up in a dramatic display. They've seen material fall into the black hole for the first time in perhaps millions of years.

Jul 02, 2015 12:11 PM EDT

Universe May be Less Crowded with Galaxies Than We Thought

The universe may be far less crowded than we thought. Scientists have created a new theory that reduces the estimated number of the most distant galaxies in the universe by 10 to 100 times.

Jun 26, 2015 11:43 AM EDT

Little Black Hole Monsters are Unexpectedly Hungry as They Swallow Surrounding Matter

Researchers have uncovered unexpectedly hungry little black hole monsters.

Jun 26, 2015 09:15 AM EDT

Monster Black Hole Cygni V404 Wakes Up with a Massive Appetite for Stars

A monster black hole woke up for the first time in 26 years-and it was hungry.

May 28, 2015 01:32 PM EDT

Supermassive Black Hole Caught Playing Cosmic Billiards in New Video

Scientists have discovered something startling just outside a supermassive black hole. They've spotted a rear-end collision between two high-speed knots of ejected matter from the black hole.