James Webb Space Telescope discovers how black holes feed themselves
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have observed how supermassive black holes consume matter to grow. These findings help explain how such massive objects formed so quickly after the Big Bang.
Why it matters
This discovery provides critical insights into the evolution of galaxies and the fundamental physics of the early universe.
Black Holes James Webb Space Telescope discovers how black holes feed themselves News By Robert Lea Published 19 July 2026 "What JWST is revealing is that black holes may be the ultimate cosmic recyclers."
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