Unraveling the Galactic Impact of UFOs: Ultra-Fast Space Winds

An international research team has discovered ultra-fast outflows (UFOs) known as space winds that emerge from the surroundings of supermassive black holes and travel at speeds close to that of light. The SUBWAYS project analyzed 22 active galactic nuclei (AGN) and found that approximately 30% of them exhibited space winds traveling at speeds between 10% and 30% of the speed of light. These findings provide new insights into the role of UFOs in shaping the evolution of galaxies and their ecosystems.