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New Study Reveals Black Holes Shape Galaxy Gas Dynamics

2/7/2026

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University of Chicago scientists used data from the XRISM satellite, launched in 2023, to study how supermassive black holes affect surrounding gas.
The research examined the Virgo and Perseus Clusters, measuring gas kinetic energy around black holes.
They observed turbulence near M87* and gas motion driven by the black hole's activity.
The findings advance understanding of how black holes shape galaxies and regulate star formation.

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Story summary

University of Chicago scientists used data from the XRISM satellite, launched in 2023, to study how supermassive black holes affect surrounding gas.
The research examined the Virgo and Perseus Clusters, measuring gas kinetic energy around black holes.
They observed turbulence near M87* and gas motion driven by the black hole's activity.
The findings advance understanding of how black holes shape galaxies and regulate star formation.