black holes
Join The Hunt For Supermassive Black Holes
Ever fancied yourself an astronomer? Well, now anyone with an Internet connection can help play a part in identifying supermassive black holes with the Radio Galaxy Zoo!
Monstrous Galaxy At Edge of The Universe Detailed
Scientists have worked out how to use gravity as a lens, bringing a huge galaxy at the edge of the universe into focus.
What Exactly Is The Mass Of A Supermassive Black Hole?
Scientists have made precise measurements of the supermassive black hole in the NGC 1097 galaxy, a finding that could help solve how galaxies evolved.
Ken’ichi Nomoto Wins 2015 Marcel Grossmann Award
Professor Nomoto joins the ranks of Stephen Hawking and Abdus Salam as the 2015 recipient of the Marcel Grossman award.
7 Must-Read Stories In March 2015
From the benefits of breastfeeding and the dangers of melatonin; parents, this month's top stories are for you!
The Surprisingly Mild Environment Around A Supermassive Black Hole
Despite the harsh X-rays and UV photons, organic molecules have been found surrounding the supermassive black hole in the spiral galaxy M77.
Discovered: Black Hole 12 Billion Times The Size Of The Sun
The massive black hole powers a quasar 420 trillion times brighter than the Sun.
MAGIC Captures Lightning From A Supermassive Black Hole
Researchers from the MAGIC collaboration have documented an extreme, rare event: a lightning burst of gamma rays from a supermassive black hole.
Supersized Black Hole Found In Ultra Small Galaxy
The discovery of a supermassive black hole in the dwarf galaxy M60-UCD1 suggests that such black holes may be more common than currently thought.
