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Sharmila Kuthunur

Astronomers catch black holes 'cooking' their own meals in bizarre, endless feeding cycle

A purple blob in space.

Black holes' ravenous, incessant feeding is fueled partly by the powerful jets of gas these gluttonous monsters blast into space, according to a new study. The research suggests that many black holes across the universe actively regulate the material they consume, essentially "cooking" their own meals.

The findings also offer a fresh glimpse into the complex ways black holes interact with and co-evolve alongside their immediate surroundings.

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