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Supermassive Black Holes Spin Faster, Redefining Early Universe

2/4/2025

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Supermassive black holes are spinning faster than previously thought, revealing a surprisingly orderly early universe. Findings from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey show that their rapid spins are tied to the gas and dust they consumed over 7 billion years. This research suggests that both mergers and accretion play crucial roles in shaping their rotation rates.

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Supermassive black holes are spinning faster than previously thought, revealing a surprisingly orderly early universe. Findings from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey show that their rapid spins are tied to the gas and dust they consumed over 7 billion years. This research suggests that both mergers and accretion play crucial roles in shaping their rotation rates.