The James Webb Telescope captured a black hole disrupting its galaxy’s growth and star formation.
This process halts star birth, essentially 'killing' the galaxy by stopping new stars from forming.
The black hole releases energy that heats surrounding gas, preventing it from forming stars.
As gas gets too hot, it can’t cool and condense, which is vital for star creation.
This insight helps scientists understand how black holes can limit galaxy growth.
Such events reveal the destructive influence black holes can have on their host galaxies.
Observing this process gives clues to the life cycles and deaths of galaxies across the cosmos.