Astronomy Research

Supermassive Black Holes Can Render Exoplanets Uninhabitable at Great Distances

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May 22, 2026 17 views
Original source: Universe Today

Life on Earth relies on energy from astrophysical sources. But what if the astrophysical source isn't a star, but a supermassive black hole and its active galactic nuclei? Life needs shelter from their powerful energy, and the only shelter is distance. New research shows that SMBH and their AGN coul...