Using data from 2017, scientists created the first real picture of the supermassive black hole at the center of galaxy M87. How? We explain. The new analysis uses the same observations.

A powerful new technique is poised to revolutionize how astronomers observe black holes, by producing sharp, multicolored ...

We asked our readers to send in their best pictures on the theme of "on the horizon". Here is a selection of the photographs we received from around the world. Ian Hummer.

:: LIVE - Watch as scientists reveal first real picture of black hole. The results of this scan are set to be announced at about 2pm BST this afternoon, in six major news conferences heralding a ...

A real-life photo comparison of various San Francisco landmarks shows how accurately Horizon Forbidden West captures the setting and gives it a post-apocalyptic makeover. The comparisons come ...

A team of 200 scientists unveiled the first-ever picture of a black hole from the Event Horizon Telescope on Wednesday—a remarkable leap in astrophysics that provides an unprecedented glimpse ...