Scientists just found a loophole that could let black holes split in two

Scientists have discovered a possible loophole in the laws that normally prevent black holes from splitting apart, suggesting that extremely fast-spinning black holes might divide into two. The surprising finding raises the possibility of an entirely new black hole phenomenon that future telescopes…

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• Science Daily PressRead hereNov 3, 2026, 1:29 AM UTC · sciencedaily.com
• UA.NEWS PressNov 3, 2026, 5:18 AM UTC · via Google NewsResearchers describe conditions for a black hole to split into two — ScienceDaily
• ZME Science Genre pressRead hereOct 29, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC · zmescience.comWhat Would Happen If a Black Hole Split in Two? Physicists Say It Might Look Like a Pair of Pants
• geekspin Genre pressNov 3, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC · via Google NewsScientists find loophole that lets black holes split apart
• Techno-Science Genre pressNov 3, 2026, 5:00 AM UTC · via Google NewsCan a black hole split in two? Yes, but...
• EarthSky Genre pressNov 1, 2026, 12:47 PM UTC · via Google NewsDo black holes split into smaller black holes?
• Around Prague Genre pressOct 30, 2026, 11:45 PM UTC · via Google NewsCould a Spinning Black Hole Split in Two? Physicists Run the Numbers
• Universe Today Genre pressOct 30, 2026, 9:30 PM UTC · via Google NewsWhat Could Split a Black Hole in Two?