Scientists spot supermassive black hole savoring its last meal

Scientists have spotted a slow-digesting black hole that is taking its time eating its last meal. The black hole in question was discovered during a tidal disruption event (TDE) back in 2018, and is known as AT2018fyk. Based on all the readings that NASA’s Chandra X-ray telescope has taken, too, it seems the black hole is really savoring its last meal.

If that seems a little silly to talk about, well, let’s break down a few things we know about black holes. Typically when a black hole sucks...