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Study Reveals Black Holes Control Growth with Gas Jets

2/11/2025

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In a groundbreaking study, researchers led by Valeria Olivares uncovered that supermassive black holes in the Centaurus cluster may control their nourishment through dynamic jets of gas. These jets engage with surrounding gas, forming filaments that channel material back to the black holes, fueling their growth and possibly sparking new star formation.

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In a groundbreaking study, researchers led by Valeria Olivares uncovered that supermassive black holes in the Centaurus cluster may control their nourishment through dynamic jets of gas. These jets engage with surrounding gas, forming filaments that channel material back to the black holes, fueling their growth and possibly sparking new star formation.