2025 was another remarkable year for black hole research. This story highlights the most notable breakthroughs from the last twelve months, providing a snapshot of how our understanding of these cosmic enigmas has evolved.

Astronomers have revealed the brightest fast radio burst ever recorded, hovering at a distance of about 130 million light-years. This discovery was made possible by recent enhancements to the CHIME telescope, opening a promising new window into distant cosmic phenomena.