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The Universe Is Full of ‘Impossible’ Black Holes. Now Scientists Know Why
Scientists have discovered evidence explaining the origin of intermediate-mass black holes, which are too large to form from stellar death but not as massive as supermassive black holes. This breakthrough resolves a long-standing mystery about these 'impossible' black holes.
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