Science
Black holes spinning near maximum rate could split in two, calculations suggest
Source: Phys.org · Published
Two black holes can collide and merge into one. But could the opposite happen: could a single black hole split into two smaller ones? That question is explored in a new theoretical study: "When Black Holes Admit Pair-of-pants Topologies," published in the journal Physical Review D.
Key points
- Two black holes can collide and merge into one.
- But could the opposite happen: could a single black hole split into two smaller ones?
- That question is explored in a new theoretical study: "When Black Holes Admit Pair-of-pants Topologies," published in the journal Physical Review D.
Related stories
- Potatoes could be the secret to better plant-based meat, say food scientists
Phys.org · 23 Oct 2026, 19:20
- Everyday Mylar turned into a promising insulator for lunar habitats
Phys.org · 23 Oct 2026, 19:20
- Chaos makes sense of market movements in a crisis
Phys.org · 23 Oct 2026, 19:00
- Stellar collision may explain why Orion Nebula's planet-forming disks appear younger than its stars
Phys.org · 23 Oct 2026, 19:00
- Storm Austen brings power cuts and travel disruption as more wind and rain forecast
BBC News · 23 Oct 2026, 18:48
- Scientists uncover the molecular pillars that shape our cells' powerpacks
Phys.org · 23 Oct 2026, 18:40
We are a news aggregator: we show the headline and a short excerpt with a link to the original source. We never republish full articles.