IFLScience The Big Questions: How Do Black Holes Shape The Universe?

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IFLScience The Big Questions: How Do Black Holes Shape The Universe?

IFLScience The Big Questions: How Do Black Holes Shape The Universe?

Find out how these incredible astrophysical objects have influenced the formation and evolution of galaxies, and more.

Dr. Alfredo Carpineti headshot
A phone showing season 5 of The Big Questions, on background of a rusty colored planet's surface looking out onto a black hole

We love them, we fear them.

Image credit: Wirestock Collection/Shutterstock.com; modified by IFLScience

Of all the celestial bodies, none induce awe and fear in equal measure quite like black holes. They are incredible astrophysical objects and there are plenty of reasons why they are so iconic. In their supermassive form in particular, they have influenced the formation and evolution of galaxies, and more. 

Host Dr Alfredo Carpineti sat down with astrophysicist, science communicator, and author Dr Becky Smethurst, to ask: How do black holes shape the universe?

You can listen to this episode and subscribe to the podcast on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Amazon Music, and more.


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