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Simulation Explains Supermassive Black Holes
Spy der Mann writes "Using a new computer model of galaxy formation, researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have shown that growing black holes release a blast of energy that fundamentally regulates galaxy evolution and black hole growth itself. According to its creators, 'the model explains for the first time observed phenomena and promises to deliver deeper insights into our understanding of galaxy formation and the role of black holes throughout cosmic history'. Hi res pictures and animations (divX) are also available."
Well, after the incident with the British Royal Navy and the 38MB Powerpoint file linked to the front page. Now we get to see if the /. effect will cause the packets to coalesce and turn their server into a matter crushing supermassive black hole itself. I guess 22MB DivX is better than linking MPEG. :)
( o ) one could say I'm rather baked
I always thought that Cosmetics were a black hole for money.
There are exactly 42,935,718 letter sized sheets in a square mile.
/me thinks they used iTunes screensaver for this :-)
When will I end this grieving ? When will my future begin ?
Now we can replace the galaxy screensaver with this calculation, and it entertain even more!
Leopard cub
Seriously, I think everyone loves black holes.
No. They suck.
I don't know about that. My last girlfriend told me her black hole was "off limits".
They should have released images in 1024x768, 1280x1024 etc... to make it better wallpaper!
I don't know about that. My last girlfriend told me her black hole was "off limits".
I can see why. Space tends to warp at the event horizon and time seems to slow down from the observer's standpoint. Think about it, think if it was your black hole.
Quick let's declare war on it.
"...have shown that growing black holes release a blast of energy"
And apparently they blow as well.