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Scientists Discover Black Holes 'Burp'

Scientists have found out when black holes burp after eating stars. This helps us understand black holes better.

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Scientists have solved the mystery of when black holes . Black holes are very dense objects that pull in stars. When they eat stars, they can into space. This is called a . Dr Adelle Goodwin says black holes are messy eaters. They destroy stars but do not swallow all of them. Some is launched back into space. This happens in two . The first occurs when the black hole is feeding quickly. The second happens later, when the feeding slows down. Scientists can now when black holes will . This finding helps them study black holes more effectively. They found that black holes at two specific times during their feeding cycle.

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Adapted from The Guardian, 17 September 2026, and rewritten at three levels by Newslish. Newslish is not affiliated with the source. Read the original.

Grammar in this story

“They found that black holes burp at two specific times during their feeding cycle.”

Reporting verb + that-clause. Read the guide

Key vocabulary

  • eject verb

    to force something out.

    “The rocket can eject its fuel when needed.”

  • phase noun

    a stage in a process.

    “The project has several phases before completion.”

  • predict verb

    to say what will happen in the future.

    “Weather experts can predict storms using technology.”

  • material noun

    the substance or matter from which things are made.

    “Wood is a common material used for furniture.”

  • burp verb

    to release gas from the stomach through the mouth.

    “After drinking soda, he had to burp loudly.”

Quick quiz

01What is the main idea of the article?

02What does the word 'eject' mean as used in the text?

03What do black holes do when they eat stars?

04How many phases do black holes have when they burp?

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Discussion

What do you think about the fact that black holes can eject material into space? In your answer, use the words 'eject' and 'phase'.