Black Holes Could Help Life Thrive, Not End It

Black Holes Could Help Life Thrive, Not End It

Black holes may not be as life-destroying as we thought. A surprising study reveals that the powerful radiation from active galactic nuclei (AGN) – supermassive black holes in their energetic phase – might actually help protect life on nearby planets. By triggering ozone formation in atmospheres already rich in oxygen, this radiation could shield against [...]

The cosmology of black holes suggests that our entire universe formed into a black hole in another universe.