ScienceDaily
Cosmic Hum Might Actually Be Ancient Black Holes Clearing Their Throats
That cosmic hum? Might be ancient black holes from dark-matter-powered 'Dark Stars' - because regular stars just weren't dramatic enough.
2026-08-27
ScienceDaily
2026-08-23
ScienceDaily
Black Holes Keep Snacking on These Stars, But They Just Won't Die
Stars keep getting nibbled by supermassive black holes and surviving, and now scientists think they know why - it's all about how fast they're spinning before the cosmic munching begins.
2026-08-12
The Guardian Europe
Astronomers Discover 'Black Hole Star' That's Basically a Star With Serious Identity Issues
Astronomers discover a black hole wearing a star's clothing, and it's 30 billion light-years away - so don't worry, your day is still normal.
2026-05-15
NASA
Hubble Spots Galaxy in Existential Crisis: Too Cool for Star Formation, Too Hot to Be a Spiral
Hubble captures a lenticular galaxy that partied too hard half a billion years ago and is now too shocked to make new stars, thanks to its supermassive black hole acting as a cosmic bouncer.
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