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Mindbytes Sep 23, 2026

New Algorithm Turns Black Hole Snapshots into Video

The kine algorithm uses neural fields to reconstruct a continuous video from 116 VLBI observations spanning 27 years, achieving four times the resolution of any single image.

Linsey Smith 2 min read

Mindbytes Aug 19, 2026

Fastest Known Star Could Reveal Black Hole's Spin

S301 orbits Sagittarius A at 25,000 km/s, close enough that the black hole's rotation twists spacetime. Years of tracking should yield the first direct spin measurement.

gizmo guru 1 min read