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AI is helping astronomers make new discoveries and learn about the universe faster than ever before

  • Written by Chris Impey, University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, University of Arizona
AI is helping astronomers make new discoveries and learn about the universe faster than ever beforeThe sky is big and full of information that AI tools can help astronomers unlock. Yuga Kurita/Moment via Getty Images

The famous first image of a black hole just got two times sharper. A research team used artificial intelligence to dramatically improve upon its first image from 2019, which now shows the black hole at the center of the M87 galaxy...

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