New study reveals common pattern of black hole activity shaping nearby galaxies

Cambridge, MA (September 14, 2026) —A new study of nine nearby galaxies has shown that actively growing supermassive black holes may contribute to star formation, instead preventing star formation, in their host galaxies.
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