Scientists have discovered how one of the most incredible phenomena in the universe, the merger of "forbidden" black holes, became possible. This collision, which occurred approximately 7 billion light-years away, was detected in 2023 through gravitational waves.
The black holes involved in the collision, with masses of 100 and 140 times the mass of the Sun, could not exist according to the known laws of astrophysics. However, scientists at the Flatiron Institute in New York have found, through simulations, that the secret to their formation lies in the influence of magnetic fields, which had previously been overlooked.
This discovery has not only solved the mystery of the "impossible" merger but also altered scientists' understanding of black hole formation, demonstrating that the universe remains full of unexpected possibilities.
