David Garofalo

1 month ago | thehindu.com | David Garofalo

One of the most powerful objects in the universe is a radio quasar – a spinning black hole spraying out highly energetic particles. Come too close to one, and you’d get sucked in by its gravitational pull, or burn up from the intense heat surrounding it. But ironically, studying black holes and their jets can give researchers insight into where potentially habitable worlds might be in the universe.

2 months ago | mdpi.com | David Garofalo |Brent McDaniel

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2 months ago | yahoo.com | David Garofalo

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: S. Dagnello (NRAO/AUI/NSF), CC BY-SAOne of the most powerful objects in the universe is a radio quasar — a spinning black hole spraying out highly energetic particles. Come too close to one, and you'd get sucked in by its gravitational pull, or burn up from the intense heat surrounding it.

2 months ago | tolerance.ca | David Garofalo

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2 months ago | theconversation.com | David Garofalo

One of the most powerful objects in the universe is a radio quasar – a spinning black hole spraying out highly energetic particles. Come too close to one, and you’d get sucked in by its gravitational pull, or burn up from the intense heat surrounding it. But ironically, studying black holes and their jets can give researchers insight into where potentially habitable worlds might be in the universe.