"Simulated Capture: Black Hole's Turbulent Birth"

Astronomers have used simulations to study the violent birth of black holes and neutron stars, finding that the properties of the parent star prior to the explosion determine the resulting object's characteristics. They discovered that massive, compact progenitors lead to asymmetrical explosions, producing fast-moving, kicked neutron stars, while smaller progenitors result in slow-moving neutron stars. The research also revealed two pathways for black hole formation, shedding light on the enigmatic first moments of a black hole's life and providing important insights into the stellar life cycle.