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Black hole observed 'awakening' for the first time

Artist's impression shows the magnetic white dwarf WD 0816-310, where astronomers have found a scar imprinted on its surface as a result of having ingested planetary debris. When objects like planets or asteroids approach the white dwarf they get disrupted, forming a debris disc around the dead star. Some of this material can be devoured by the dwarf, leaving traces of certain chemical elements on its surface. European Southern Observatory/L. Calcada/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Astronomers observe scar on white dwarf 'cannibal' star

The M87 supermassive black hole as it was originally imaged by the EHT in 2019 (L) and the newly generated image using the Primo algorithm technology (R).
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Scientists unveil new and improved 'skinny donut' black hole image

epa09043579 A handout photo made available by NASA shows an image of rocks and soil around NASA's Perseverance Mars rover acquired by using its onboard Left Navigation Camera (Navcam), on Sol 9, the ninth Martian day of the mission 28 February 2021. The camera is located high on the rover's mast and aids in driving. Perseverance's main mission on Mars is astrobiology and the search for signs of ancient microbial life, according to NASA. EPA-EFE/NASA/JPL-Caltech HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES##########mon##########
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Icy moons with vast oceans are the latest candidates for alien life

An artist’s impression of a black hole in the Milky Way galaxy, which distorts light passing near it creating a phenomenon known as “gravitational lensing”. One of the largest black holes ever recorded has been discovered using a new technique that could spot thousands more of the celestial monsters in the coming years, according to astronomers.
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Astronomers discover one of the biggest black holes ever recorded

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