Supermassive black hole as a cradle of planets: 2026 discovery

Artistic illustration of a supermassive black hole with an accretion disk, around which a planetary system is forming, symbolizing the new star formation mechanism discovered in 2026.

The image depicts a supermassive black hole with a bright accretion disk, around which a spacecraft is orbiting. This scenario illustrates the groundbreaking 2026 discovery that black holes can be cradles for the formation of new planets and stars.

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