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Ghost Particles May Decide a Dying Star's Fate
Original: Ghost Particles May Decide Whether a Dying Star Explodes or Becomes a Black Hole
New research suggests neutrinos, often called ghost particles, may play a decisive role in whether a massive dying star explodes as a supernova or collapses into a black hole. Scientists say the tiny particles carry away most of a collapsing star's energy, potentially tipping the balance between a successful explosion and total gravitational collapse.
Why now: A new study linking neutrino behavior to the outcome of stellar collapse has drawn attention in physics and astronomy circles.
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