Astronomers watch a star being torn to pieces by a supermassive black hole - TechSpot
Google News • 1/9/2026 – 1/11/2026
Summary
Astronomers have observed a star, referred to as a 'super sun,' being torn apart by a supermassive black hole. This event, known as the Whippet, releases energy equivalent to 400 billion suns. The occurrence is noted as one of the most powerful cosmic events recorded.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
51d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1178
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1178/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1178/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 51 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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