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Could Black Hole Split in Two?

Two black holes can collide and merge into one. But could the opposite happen: could a single black hole split into two smaller ones? That question is explored in a new theoretical study: "When Black Holes Admit Pair-of-pants Topologies," published in the journal Physical Review D.

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Mirage News PressOct 23, 2026, 2:08 PM UTC · miragenews.com
Phys.org PressOct 23, 2026, 6:20 PM UTC · phys.orgBlack holes spinning near maximum rate could split in two, calculations suggest
The Brighter Side of News PressOct 24, 2026, 11:51 AM UTC · via Google NewsCan a black hole split into two in accordance with Einstein's general relativity?
Eurasia Review Genre pressOct 23, 2026, 9:46 PM UTC · eurasiareview.comCan A Black Hole Split In Two?Also carried by EurekAlert!
AZoQuantum Genre pressOct 26, 2026, 11:33 AM UTC · via Google NewsWhat Would It Take to Split a Black Hole?