University of Nevada, Reno

Science, Engineering faculty collaborate on black hole research

Black holes — remnants of collapsed stars — have immense mass that curves spacetime so all paths lead inward. They also ...
Phys.org

To 'infinity' and beyond: Direct evidence of black hole birth found in galaxy named 'Infinity'

Yale astronomer Pieter van Dokkum and a team of researchers have discovered an object in space they call the "Infinity" galaxy—two recently-collided galaxies that, together, look like the symbol for ...
Space.com

1st triple black hole system discovered in 'happy accident'

"Overall, it's not surprising that black holes should be in triples, but what's surprising is that this system held onto the outer star after forming the black hole." When you purchase through links ...
Space.com

James Webb Space Telescope spots rapidly feeding supermassive black hole in the infant universe: 'This discovery is truly remarkable.'

"This challenges our understanding of black hole and galaxy formation in the early universe." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.
CNN

Black hole collision confirms decades-old predictions by Einstein and Hawking

Astronomers have detected a collision between two black holes in unprecedented detail, offering the clearest view yet into the nature of these cosmic oddities and confirming long-held predictions made ...
CNN

Astronomers detect most massive black hole collision to date

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. A collision ...