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

New research challenges our understanding of black holes, proposing they may not be cosmic dead ends after all.

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 ...

"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 ...