Bedtime Astronomy

New Clues Challenge How We Think Supermassive Black Holes Form

October 8, 2026·46 min
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New observations are challenging a long-standing idea about supermassive black holes. Data from thousands of galaxies suggest these giants may grow without violent mergers, using slower processes hidden within their host galaxies.Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs.This episode includes AI-generated content.

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