Supermassive black holes 'kill' their host galaxies using plasma jets as their murder weapons
Supermassive black holes can snuff out stellar births with plasma jets, a mechanism unveiled on Oct. 2, 2026.
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What mechanism do supermassive black holes use to halt star formation?
According to the Oct. 2, 2026 study, powerful plasma jets expel the cold gas required for new stars, effectively stopping star formation.
Which outlets described the jets as lethal?
Space ran the headline describing the jets as “murder weapons,” while News.inbox.eu detailed the jet‑driven feedback mechanism.
Do any reports suggest the jets could also trigger star formation?
Techno‑Science noted a contrasting view that the jets might compress gas and spark the birth of new stars.
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News.inbox.eu detailed the jet‑driven feedback mechanism that underpins the finding. Space ran the headline that the jets act as “murder weapons,” reinforcing the lethal image.
Techno‑Science offered a counterpoint, suggesting the same jets might sometimes compress gas and spark star birth. Together the reports place the plasma‑jet model at the centre of current debate and signal upcoming observational tests to confirm its galaxy‑wide impact.
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Black holes 'kill' galaxies by halting star formation | Tap to know moreInshorts · 1d ago
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🌟 Black holes could give birth to starsTechno-Science · 1d ago
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