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Supermassive Black Holes Disrupt Star Formation in Nearby Galaxies

2/21/2026

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Active supermassive black holes can significantly impact neighboring galaxies by potentially halting star formation across vast distances.
Scientists led by Yongda Zhu from the University of Arizona studied the quasar J0100+2802.
They found that galaxies within about one million light-years show reduced star formation due to the black holes’ intense radiation.
The findings imply supermassive black holes influence galaxy evolution beyond their hosts, potentially reshaping nearby systems.

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Active supermassive black holes can significantly impact neighboring galaxies by potentially halting star formation across vast distances.
Scientists led by Yongda Zhu from the University of Arizona studied the quasar J0100+2802.
They found that galaxies within about one million light-years show reduced star formation due to the black holes’ intense radiation.
The findings imply supermassive black holes influence galaxy evolution beyond their hosts, potentially reshaping nearby systems.