Argentine scientists make history by discovering what is at the center of the Milky Way
Argentine scientists have challenged the long-held belief that a supermassive black hole exists at the center of the Milky Way, proposing instead the presence of a super dense core of dark matter.
Astronomers enter the 'eye' of a storm in a black hole
A research team has managed to penetrate deeper than ever into the 'eye of the storm' swirling around supermassive black holes, revealing dynamic processes around these cosmic giants.
Supermassive black holes are serial killers of galaxies
New research suggests that active supermassive black holes can 'kill' their host galaxies and nearby ones, resembling serial killers by extending their destructive impact across vast distances.
Dark matter 'pretends' to be the huge black hole at the center of our galaxy
Astronomers suggest that our galaxy may not contain a supermassive black hole at its core, but instead a large concentration of dark matter that produces strong gravitational effects.
There Doesn’t Need to Be a Black Hole in the Center of the Milky Way
Some scientists propose that instead of a supermassive black hole, the Milky Way's center may be composed of a large amount of mysterious dark matter.
Black hole 'roars', with unusual intensity and duration, years after swallowing a star
Scientists are observing a supermassive black hole displaying exceptionally disordered eating habits after it recently tore apart and consumed a star.
Black hole surprises scientists by remaining active years after consuming a star; understand
Scientists are observing a supermassive black hole that continues to expel high-speed jets of material years after devouring a star that strayed too close.
At what speed do the stars move?
The article explains how stars move in mostly circular orbits around the centers of galaxies, influenced by gravitational attraction and the presence of supermassive black holes.
Not all galaxies have a black hole at their core
A new study reveals that less massive galaxies may not contain a supermassive black hole at their center, challenging the previous belief that every galaxy does.