Dark Matter Structures Near Black Holes May Be Stable

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Published: 2026-06-15
Category: science
Source: arXiv: Astrophysics of Galaxies (astro-ph.GA)
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A recent preprint suggests that dark matter concentrations around supermassive black holes could largely withstand gravitational disturbances from nearby stars and other black holes. This preliminary finding offers new insights into dark matter distribution and its potential influence on gravitational wave signals. The research has not yet undergone peer review.

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