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Black holes can split in two — but only if they spin at extreme speeds

Space.com ·First reported 1h ago

Black holes can split in two — but only if they spin at extreme speeds — Image: Space.com

Scientists have long known that when two black holes collide, they merge to create a more massive black hole. New research suggests that the opposite may happen too: single black holes may split in two.

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