X-ray astronomy is a somewhat neglected corner of the more general field of astronomy. The biggest names in telescopes, like ...

"Dramatic activity serves as a beacon, allowing us to identify hidden black holes in these small galaxies." Astronomers have uncovered a treasure trove of feeding black holes at the heart of dwarf ...

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 ...