Researchers have developed a method to spot second-hand black holes, which are formed from the merger of two black holes.

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Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:47:31 GMT · 2h 1m ago

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The existence of second-hand black holes has been theorized, but a method to identify them was lacking.

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This new detection method could reveal a population of black holes previously hidden from observation, potentially altering our understanding of black hole evolution and distribution across the universe.

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