Record-breaking black hole discovered; Named 'The Unicorn' Astronomers call it “The Unicorn,” breaking the record for the closest black hole to Earth and one of the smallest on record. Credit: Ohio State illustration by Lauren Fanfer Author: Ross Caruso Updated: 6:29 PM EDT May 1, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO—Not every day do you get to make a big discovery in the science community. Discoveries made from outside our planet, however, are even harder, especially when these discoveries that are several thousand light years away. With the advancement in technology and interest in the field, black holes are becoming more and more popular in the scientific community.