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New analysis of radio telescope data links the shape of galaxies to the supermassive black holes they host.
The IceCube telescope near the South Pole has received a first glimpse into the core of the galaxy NGC 1068.
Despite the name, some black holes effectively “shine” as they suck up nearby material with such force that it begins to glow. New research reveals a new method for detecting these active black holes.
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