Black holes start with many bangs

The birth of a black hole is marked by not just one massive explosion but by a series of energetic blasts, according to data from the Swift space telescope. Swift has detected many huge bursts of high-energy light associated with black holes just seconds old, surprising astronomers expecting a single flare. The data suggest new black holes may begin devouring nearby material within minutes of their formation.

The findings will be published in the journal Science in September.

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