"Rampaging Black Hole: XMM-Newton Observations Uncover Unprecedented Activity"

ESA's XMM-Newton has observed a black hole, located in the galaxy Markarian 817, emitting ultra-fast winds that are disrupting the formation of new stars in its vicinity. This discovery sheds light on the intricate relationship between black holes and galaxies, suggesting that black holes may have a more significant impact on their host galaxies than previously thought. The study, led by undergraduate researcher Miranda Zak, utilized data from XMM-Newton's EPIC instrument, as well as observations from NASA's Swift and NuSTAR missions, to uncover this phenomenon.