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The Onion tackles black holes.
https://www.theonion.com/step-by-step-how-do-black-holes-work-1846628568
https://www.theonion.com/step-by-step-how-do-black-holes-work-1846628568
phinds said:Meh. The Onion has done better work.
I like how they do it step by step, Interesting.vela said:The Onion tackles black holes.
https://www.theonion.com/step-by-step-how-do-black-holes-work-1846628568
A black hole is a region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it. It is formed when a massive star dies and collapses in on itself.
Black holes form when a massive star runs out of fuel and can no longer produce enough energy to counteract the force of its own gravity. The star then collapses, causing a black hole to form.
If you get too close to a black hole, the gravitational pull will become stronger and stronger. Eventually, the force will be so strong that it will stretch and compress your body until you are torn apart. This process is known as spaghettification.
No, once something crosses the event horizon of a black hole (the point of no return), it cannot escape. This is because the gravitational pull is so strong that not even light can escape.
Scientists use a variety of tools and techniques to study black holes, such as telescopes, satellites, and computer simulations. They also study the effects of black holes on their surroundings, such as the movement of stars and gas around them.