SMRTR Science & EngineeringSep 16, 2024Wired

Stephen Hawking Was Wrong—Extremal Black Holes Are Possible

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Mathematicians have proven that extremal black holes, previously thought impossible, can theoretically exist within the known laws of physics. This discovery challenges long-held beliefs about black hole formation and could potentially reshape our understanding of the universe. The proof disproves a 50-year-old hypothesis and opens up new possibilities for astrophysical research, though the actual existence of extremal black holes in nature remains unconfirmed.

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