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Magnetic Winds Drive Supermassive Black Hole Growth in Nearby Galaxy


Newly uncovered process is similar to how stars and planets are born. A Northwestern University study using ALMA Observatory data revealed that rotating magnetic winds accelerate the growth of supermassive black holes, akin to star formation processes. This discovery in galaxy ESO320-G030 provides

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