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Tag Archives: white holes
White Holes
Most people by now are familiar with the term “black hole”- a body of high mass with a gravitational pull so strong that nothing which enters can escape from it. The idea of a black hole was born from Einstein’s general theory of relativity. Also born from Einstein’s mathematical equations, however, is the much lesser-knownContinue reading “White Holes” Continue reading
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Black Holes and White Holes and Wormholes, Oh My!
They’re some of the most formidable entities in the universe: their strength is unmatched, they make their own rules, and if you get into a serious tussle with one, you’re almost guaranteed to lose. No, I’m not talking about moms. I’m talking about black holes, of course! Duh… If you’ve ever learned about astronomy, chancesContinue reading “Black Holes and White Holes and Wormholes, Oh My!” Continue reading
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White Holes?
The idea of a black hole has been along for a long time, as a region in space having a gravitational field so intense that no matter can escape from it. These regions have not been directly discovered so to … Continue reading → Continue reading