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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 because they pass through matter almost unnoticed, may play a decisive role in whether a massive dying star detonates as a supernova or collapses directly into a black hole. Scientists studying stellar collapse say the behaviour of these elusive particles during the core's final moments could tip the balance between explosion and total gravitational collapse.
Why now: Fresh astrophysics research linking neutrino behaviour to supernova versus black hole outcomes has drawn scientific and public interest
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