Two Stars Spiraling Toward Catastrophe Are Putting Einstein's Gravity to the Test

Two stars spiraling toward catastrophe are putting Einstein's gravity to the test

The two stars in the nearby system ZTF J2130 are spiraling toward a catastrophic supernova. In the meantime, scientists are using the pair's slow orbital decay to put Einstein's theory of gravity to the test.

New Evidence Confirms Hawking’s Theory About Black Holes Defying Gravity

In the world of astrophysics, Stephen Hawking’s predictions about black holes have always sparked fascination and debate. Recent data from the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA collaboration has provided the clearest confirmation yet of his groundbreaking theories. This new study sheds light on the mysterious nature of black holes and their behavior during mergers, offering critical insights into the very fabric of space and time. Published in Physical Review Le…