Black Hole Throws Off Its Rhythm ⚡ экспресс
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Astronomers have observed that a black hole's regular X-ray flares are slowing down, disrupting its cosmic rhythm.
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Imagine a clock that starts ticking slower and slower. That's exactly what astronomers noticed at a supermassive black hole: its regular X-ray flares started occurring less frequently. Instead of speeding up — slowing down. What jammed the mechanism? For now, it's a mystery that could point to new physics.
🎯 Each flare lasts several hours, while the intervals between them can span months. The change in tempo has been measured with jeweler's precision: 0.017 days per day — roughly 24 minutes of daily lag.