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science1 year ago•8 min saved

"Unveiling the Mysteries Beyond Black Holes"

Recent theories in quantum gravity, particularly Loop Quantum Gravity (LQG), suggest that black holes may eventually transform into white holes after emitting Hawking radiation and shrinking. This process, akin to a quantum leap, could explain the fate of matter that falls into black holes and potentially contribute to the understanding of dark matter. While direct detection of white holes remains challenging, advancements in technology may eventually make it possible.

via BBC Science Focus|

#black-holes #hawking-radiation #loop-quantum-gravity

gaming1 year ago•1 min saved

"Exploring Middle Child Syndrome in Pacific Drive: A Unique Survival Game Experience"

Eurogamer's Game of the Week, Pacific Drive, challenges causality in a demo build where the past, present, and future don't follow in order, while also delving into Carlo Rovelli's book, White Holes, which beautifully addresses the universe and our shared identity with things.

via Eurogamer.net|

#carlo-rovelli #causality #game-of-the-week

science2 years ago•5 min saved

Exploring the Enigmatic World of White Holes with Carlo Rovelli

In his new book "White Holes: Inside the Horizon," theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli explores the concept of white holes, the inverse of black holes, and how they might form. Rovelli takes readers on a journey into a black hole, challenging the notion that space and time come to an end within its event horizon. He suggests that as a collapsing star becomes extremely compact, the laws of general relativity give way to quantum mechanics, allowing the star to "bounce" backward through time and become a white hole. Despite the brevity of the book, Rovelli successfully conveys the wonder of the cosmos and the experience of being transported into a new universe.

via The Guardian|

#astrophysics #black-holes #carlo-rovelli

science-and-technology2 years ago•0 min saved

"Exploring the Enigmatic White Holes with Carlo Rovelli: A Journey through Space and Time"

In an interview, physicist Carlo Rovelli discusses the concept of white holes, which are hypothetical regions of spacetime that emit matter and energy instead of absorbing them like black holes. Rovelli explains the implications of white holes for our understanding of the universe and explores the connection between space and time.

via Financial Times|

#astrophysics #carlo-rovelli #science-and-technology