How do the biggest black holes in the universe form? Ripples in spacetime provide a clue
Space.com • 5/7/2026
Summary
Merging black holes and neutron stars exhibit unusual oval orbits before colliding and merging. This behavior challenges the laws of physics and provides clues about the formation of the biggest black holes in the universe.
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