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How Cold Are Black Holes?
Black holes absorb everything that falls into them, including photons of light and heat. So what does it mean to…
What Are Virtual Particles?
As we’ve learned, black holes can evaporate over time thanks to the creation of virtual particles at the edge of…
If You’re Going to Fall Into a Black Hole, Make Sure It’s Rotating
It's no secret that black holes are objects to be avoided, were you to plot yourself a trip across the…
How Massive Can Black Holes Get?
We talk about stellar mass and supermassive black holes. What are the limits? How massive can these things get? Without…
How Can Black Holes Shine?
We hear that black holes absorb all the light that falls into them. And yet, we hear of black holes…
Don’t Look At Black Holes Too Closely, They Might Disappear
We've come a long way in 13.8 billion years; but despite our impressively extensive understanding of the Universe, there are still…
What Would A Black Hole Look Like?
If you could see a black hole with your own eyeballs, what would you see? Here on the Guide to…
Hawking Radiation Replicated in a Laboratory?
Dr. Stephen Hawking delivered a disturbing theory in 1974 that claimed black holes evaporate. He said black holes are not…
What Would It Be Like To Fall Into A Black Hole?
Let's say you happened to fall into the nearest black hole? What would you experience and see? And what would…
How Do You Kill a Black Hole?
Black holes want to absorb all matter and energy in the Universe. It's just a matter of time. So what…