Tiny Black Holes May Be Exploding Stars Across the Milky Way

Primordial black holes may occasionally pass through white dwarf stars and trigger enormous Type Ia supernova explosions. Researchers found that these events could explain chemical patterns seen in supernova remnants, nearby explosions, and stars across the Milky Way.
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Researchers suggest that primordial black holes could be responsible for massive Type Ia supernova explosions by interacting with white dwarf stars. This theory may help clarify the chemical patterns observed in supernova remnants and surrounding stars throughout the Milky Way.

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