How to Hide a Black Hole in a Hot Dog
Hot DOGs in space are more exciting than they sound. Let’s dissect the brightest one to learn how they hide black holes and some of the most extreme conditions in the universe.
A Black Hole Egg that Forgot to Hatch
Giant black holes may have hatched from cosmic eggs. What happens when we find one on our doorstep?
The Anatomy of Active Galactic Nuclei
Active Galactic Nuclei produce some of the most dazzling fireworks in the Universe. Let’s dissect one to figure out what powers them!
The Heart of Darkness in a Cosmic Superstar
The black hole at the center of this galaxy might be masquerading as a population of stars – or maybe it actually acts like one.
Spotting the Black Sheep of Black Holes
There are monstrous black holes in the centers of most galaxies. Today’s bite dissects one of them and questions how it could have grown so quickly.