Scientists have discovered that active supermassive black holes don't just kill their home galaxies, but can also eradicate ...

A distant quasar is defying two fundamental expectations of black hole physics. The object, known as ID830, is growing at 13 ...

A restarted black hole in J1007+3540 reveals how episodic jet activity and cluster pressure sculpt giant radio galaxies. Astronomers have captured one of the clearest views yet of a black hole ...

It's quick and easy to access Live Science Plus, simply enter your email below. We'll send you a confirmation and sign you up for our daily newsletter, keeping you up to date with the latest science ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have spotted the brightest flare yet from a supermassive black hole that shines with the light of 10 trillion suns. These bursts of light and energy can come from things ...

An ancient, fast-feeding quasar is breaking the rules of how black holes consume matter and generate galaxy-shaping jets.

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An artist's concept depicts a supermassive black hole in the process of shredding to pieces a massive star at least 30 times the ...

In my January 23, 2026, “The Universe” column, I wrote about some of the biggest bangs the universe has to offer: exploding stars, hiccupping magnetars, stellar disruptions and colliding black holes.