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Astronomers observing the supermassive black hole M87* have discovered unexpected changes in its magnetic field polarization over several years, indicating a complex and dynamic magnetic environment near the event horizon, challenging existing models and highlighting the evolving capabilities of the Event Horizon Telescope.
Recent observations of the supermassive black hole M87* by the Event Horizon Telescope reveal unexpected reversals in magnetic fields and strange jets, challenging current models of black hole physics and indicating a highly dynamic environment near the event horizon.
The center of a black hole, known as the singularity, is a theoretical point where mass is thought to be compressed to zero volume, implying infinite density, which suggests a breakdown of our current understanding of physics. The event horizon marks the boundary beyond which nothing can escape the black hole's gravitational pull. While general relativity predicts the existence of singularities, it is believed to fail at describing the true nature of a black hole's center, indicating the need for a new theory of quantum gravity. The reality inside a black hole remains speculative and may forever be beyond our empirical understanding.