Astronomers have identified fading radio galaxies, revealing how stalled supermassive black holes impact plasma outflows and enhance our understanding of galaxy evolution.
The research team examined 14 candidates
Aug 23, 2026
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What's the storyAstronomers have discovered a hitherto unseen population of "radio galaxies" with fading "radio lobes."
The finding sheds light on the behavior of supermassive black holes that power these massive outflows of plasma.
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