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Physics suggests a black hole could split in two
Original: A black hole splitting in two sounds impossible but physics has a loophole
A black hole splitting into two is generally thought impossible, but new discussion in physics points to a loophole that could make it conceivable. The idea challenges standard expectations about event horizons and has prompted conversation about how black holes might behave under extreme conditions. Physicists and space enthusiasts are weighing whether the scenario could ever be observed or if it remains purely theoretical.
Why now: The counterintuitive idea that a black hole could split challenges basic intuition, drawing wide curiosity about the physics behind it.
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