Supermassive black holes are often regarded as sources of wanton cosmic destruction, but there may be more to their powerful influence than first meets the eye. New observations of several distant giant black holes suggest the mysterious entities play a strong role in shaping their environment – even going as far as to "cook" their own cosmic meals,

Astronomers have long been fascinated by the enigmatic behavior of black holes and their role in the cosmos. These colossal entities are known for their immense gravitational pull, devouring anything that strays too close,