Feb. 19, 2025 — Within the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument's early data, scientists have uncovered the largest samples ever of intermediate-mass black holes and dwarf galaxies hosting an ...

Our understanding of black holes, time and the mysterious dark energy that dominates the universe could be revolutionised, as new University of Sheffield research helps unravel the mysteries of the ...

"We would like to understand the difference between these systems, which holds the clue to understand just how many cosmic rays are produced in the jets of microquasars." ...

Rotating black holes are the most powerful phenomenon in the known universe. Their powerful gravity radically alters the ...

Black holes have been fascinating subjects of study, not just because they are cosmic vacuum cleaners, but also as engines of immense power capable of extracting and redistributing energy on a ...

Supermassive black holes are the densest objects in the universe, with masses reaching ... Astronomers have discovered strong evidence for the closest supermassive black hole outside of the Milky ...

In a separate search through the DESI data, the team identified 300 intermediate-mass black hole candidates -- the most extensive collection to date. Most black holes are either lightweight (less ...

In the background are many other dwarf galaxies hosting active black holes, as well as a variety of other types of galaxies hosting intermediate-mass black holes. (Credit: NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/J. da Silva ...