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Scientists have identified a black hole, designated RACS J0320-35, with a mass approximately one billion times that of the Sun, located about 12.8 million light-years from Earth. What makes this object extraordinary is its growth rate, which defies theoretical expectations.
According to observations from the Chandra X-ray Observatory, the black hole is accreting matter at 2.4 times the theoretical maximum speed. Its growth is fueled by large amounts of surrounding gas, dust, and stellar debris.
Researchers estimate it gains 300 to 3,000 solar masses annually. Among black holes observed during the first billion years after the Big Bang, this one emits the highest levels of X-rays.
Astronomers are viewing the object as it appeared just 920 million years after the universe’s formation. The origin of its enormous size remains unclear, but scientists suggest it could have formed through the direct collapse of a dense, massive gas cloud.
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Entrance Examinations for Higher and Secondary Vocational Institutions Completed in Turkmenistan
24 Aug. 18:38Turkmenistan has officially concluded its admission campaign for higher and secondary vocational educational institutions for the 2026–2027 academic year. Held between July 13 and August 24, 2026, the examination process was conducted under state commission oversight and public supervision. Notably, entrance exams at the S.A. Niyazov Turkmen Agricultural University and the International University of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs were administered using a standardized testing format.
Following the examination results, over 18,000 applicants were admitted to higher education institutions. Under the newly implemented "Strategy for the Development of Higher Professional Education in Turkmenistan for 2026–2052," several new academic tracks were established across specialist, bachelor's, and master's degree levels, aligning with the "Atlas of Future Professions." Priority admission status was granted to international competition winners, top athletes, and high school medalists.
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