Simulation Snapshot (IMAGE) Simons Foundation Caption Spinning black holes can launch beams of particles moving at nearly the speed of light. New simulations reveal the processes that draw on a black hole's rotational energy to give the particles a boost. Credit K. Parfrey <em>et al</em>./<em>Physical Review Letters</em> 2019 Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.