Matter is Going Into this Black Hole at 30% the Speed of Light

This image shows how misaligned discs of matter can cause matter to fall into a black hole at 30% of the speed of light. The observations confirm theoretical work showing this high speed was possible. Image: K. Pounds et al. / University of Leicester

A team of researchers in the UK have observed matter falling into a black hole at 30% the speed of light. They may have discovered why black holes in the early universe grew so quickly.

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