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AI Unlocks Secrets of Milky Way's Black Hole

6/20/2025

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An international team of astronomers has harnessed the power of AI and neural networks to unlock secrets of the Milky Way's black hole, Sagittarius A*. Their groundbreaking research reveals that this cosmic giant spins at nearly full throttle, with emissions fueled by scorching hot electrons instead of traditional jets. High-throughput computing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison played a crucial role in this innovative analysis.

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An international team of astronomers has harnessed the power of AI and neural networks to unlock secrets of the Milky Way's black hole, Sagittarius A*. Their groundbreaking research reveals that this cosmic giant spins at nearly full throttle, with emissions fueled by scorching hot electrons instead of traditional jets. High-throughput computing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison played a crucial role in this innovative analysis.