Solar storms around a black hole

Researchers from Technion have identified evidence of solar-storm-like outbursts occurring near supermassive black holes. This discovery suggests that high-energy phenomena previously associated with stars also occur in the extreme environments surrounding black holes.
Why it matters
Understanding these outbursts helps scientists better comprehend the physics of black holes and their impact on the surrounding galactic environment.
Technion researchers have presented evidence for the existence of solar-storm-like outbursts near supermassive black holes, which can be a million times…
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