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AI Unlocks Secrets of Supermassive Black Holes

6/12/2025

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An international team of astronomers has harnessed the power of a neural network to unlock secrets from supermassive black holes, enhancing the Event Horizon Telescope's groundbreaking work. This AI has resurrected overlooked data, unveiling that Sagittarius A* spins at near-maximum velocity, shedding light on its cosmic environment. Researchers celebrate this as a pivotal leap toward future astronomical revelations.

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An international team of astronomers has harnessed the power of a neural network to unlock secrets from supermassive black holes, enhancing the Event Horizon Telescope's groundbreaking work. This AI has resurrected overlooked data, unveiling that Sagittarius A* spins at near-maximum velocity, shedding light on its cosmic environment. Researchers celebrate this as a pivotal leap toward future astronomical revelations.