Dead Planets Society is a podcast that explores wild ideas about manipulating the universe, such as splitting the moon in half or triggering a gravitational wave apocalypse, and tests them against the laws of physics. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our Podcast page.
Dead Planets Society is back for Season 2. Hosts Chelsea White and Leah Crane delve into the mysteries of black holes, the most formidable entities in the universe. Can these cosmic giants be destroyed?
Black holes are predicted to eventually evaporate due to Hawking radiation, but this process would take longer than the age of the universe. In search of a quicker solution, our hosts consult black hole astronomer Alison Kirkpatrick from the University of Kansas.
Merely throwing objects into a black hole won’t be effective as the black hole will just grow larger. However, there are theoretical possibilities, such as a ship with extreme speed capabilities or a powerful explosive device.
Exploring various creative and unconventional methods to potentially destroy black holes is a major focus of the podcast, including the concept of white holes and the role of giant magnets in the process.
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Source: www.newscientist.com
