The universe is home to some of the most mind-blowing phenomena, with black holes standing as some of the most extreme forces ...

"Its special properties make the galaxy an ideal candidate for further research into merging black holes and the associated gravitational waves." ...

Using a powerful mathematical tool, scientists have unveiled the intricate "ringing" of black holes, unlocking patterns missed for decades and laying the groundwork for sharper gravitational wave ...

In fact, only three factors can be used to define a black hole: its mass, its angular momentum and its electric charge. In ...

Astronomers believe they have spotted an elusive intermediate-mass black hole shredding a distant star, and they have re-created the stellar murder in a stunning new animation.

Explore 8 stunning deep space pictures captured by NASA, showing galaxies, nebulas, black holes, and cosmic wonders that ...

The Multi Unit Spectroscopic Explorer (MUSE) instrument on ESO’s Very Large Telescope captured imagery of young star system ...

A new discovery challenges the previously accepted understanding of how stars interact with black holes. While it’s often ...

An infinity symbol–shaped galaxy hosts an active supermassive black hole. The growing giant may have come from the aftermath of a galactic smashup.