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Scientists discover new Black holes that could be creeping up on Earth
Scientists discover new Black holes that could be creeping up on Earth
A new study has revealed that black holes could be lurking much closer to Earth than anticipated. A black hole in space is when "gravity pulls so much that even light can not get out," NASA explains. "The gravity is so strong because matter has been squeezed into a tiny space. This can happen when a star is dying." Due to no light being present, they are invisible. Only special tools can pick up on them. There are said to be around 10 million to 1 billion mass black holes in the Milky Way, according to Science Alert. However, astrologers only know of about 20 of them. Now, a recent study has revealed that they could be a lot closer to Earth than previously thought after investigating the Hyades cluster, "a group of stars located 150 light-years away". In a statement, astrophysicist Stefano Torniamenti of the University of Padua explained: "Our simulations can only simultaneously match the mass and size of the Hyades if some black holes are present at the centre of the cluster today (or until recently). The Hyades with hundreds of stars is said to be approximately 625 million years old. Due to its packed environment, "higher rates of collisions and mergers" are expected. At 153 light-years away, it is considered the closest star cluster to Earth. Researchers were able to observe two or three black holes in the Hyades, which are either still present or ejected less than 150 million years ago and hovering around the outskirts. "This observation helps us understand how the presence of black holes affects the evolution of star clusters and how star clusters in turn contribute to gravitational wave sources," Professor Mark Gieles of the University of Barcelona said. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-09-12 22:56
Israel strikes Gaza for the second time in two days after Palestinian violence
Israel strikes Gaza for the second time in two days after Palestinian violence
Israel says it has unleashed airstrikes targeting a militant site in Gaza for the second time in as many days
2023-09-24 02:15
New US home construction surges by most in 3 decades in May
New US home construction surges by most in 3 decades in May
(Reuters) -Groundbreaking on U.S. single-family homebuilding projects surged in May by the most in more than three decades and permits
2023-06-20 22:51
Who are Joran van der Sloot's parents? Natalee Holloway's mom recalls 'freakish' chat with killer's parents about his wild sex life
Who are Joran van der Sloot's parents? Natalee Holloway's mom recalls 'freakish' chat with killer's parents about his wild sex life
Almost two decades removed from the murder, Beth Holloway recalls a weird meeting with the killer's parents
2023-10-21 21:53
Miami Mayor Suarez launches long-shot bid for 2024 Republican nomination
Miami Mayor Suarez launches long-shot bid for 2024 Republican nomination
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Francis X. Suarez, the mayor of Miami who has overseen a tech-driven economic boom in the city, became
2023-06-15 05:19
How tall is Trace Adkins? Country singer once got trolled for his towering stature: 'Everyone else looks like a Smurf'
How tall is Trace Adkins? Country singer once got trolled for his towering stature: 'Everyone else looks like a Smurf'
Trace Adkins, known for hits like 'Ladies Love Country Boys' and 'You're Gonna Miss This', is often admired for his tall stature
2023-09-21 13:17
Terry Gou: Why is Foxconn billionaire running for Taiwan president?
Terry Gou: Why is Foxconn billionaire running for Taiwan president?
The electronics billionaire has charisma and China experience - but the opposition vote is divided.
2023-08-29 05:19
What markets are saying about when to expect a recession
What markets are saying about when to expect a recession
Economists, investors and the Federal Reserve have sounded alarm bells for months that a recession could come later this year. But a growing chorus of experts believe a downturn might not happen until early next year.
2023-07-02 19:58
Sam Smith leaves fans confused as he trends after footage of fake stage dive goes viral
Sam Smith leaves fans confused as he trends after footage of fake stage dive goes viral
'That's not Sam Smith. Unless he has lost weight recently,' wrote a user
2023-06-24 01:52
Who are the stars supporting Lizzo? Selma Blair and Kristin Chenoweth among celebs rallying behind singer after harassment lawsuit
Who are the stars supporting Lizzo? Selma Blair and Kristin Chenoweth among celebs rallying behind singer after harassment lawsuit
Celebrities show their support after Lizzo breaks her silence about the sexual harassment charges leveled against her by her former backup dancers
2023-08-05 19:23
Ron Cephas-Jones, 'This Is Us' actor who won 2 Emmys, dies at 66
Ron Cephas-Jones, 'This Is Us' actor who won 2 Emmys, dies at 66
Ron Cephas Jones, who won two Emmys for his role on the NBC television series “This Is Us,” has died at age 66
2023-08-20 10:52
Las Vegas police officer accused of stealing nearly $165k in a trio of casino heists to face jurors
Las Vegas police officer accused of stealing nearly $165k in a trio of casino heists to face jurors
A Las Vegas police officer accused of stealing nearly $165,000 in a trio of casino heists is scheduled to face a jury this week
2023-07-11 02:50