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Black hole jets in the galaxy M87 have been found to trigger explosions in nearby white dwarf stars, as they ignite hydrogen layers on their surfaces.
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A study of 135 novae in M87 showed twice as many eruptions near the supermassive black hole’s plasma jet, revealing the jet’s role in speeding up hydrogen fuel delivery to the stars.
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This discovery, based on new Hubble images, highlights the immense power of black hole jets and their surprising influence on surrounding star systems.
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