Theoretical Model Proposes Stars May Birth New Universes Upon Collapse

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Published: 2026-06-14
Category: science
Source: ScienceDaily (Source: Goethe University Frankfurt)
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A recent theoretical study suggests an alternative fate for collapsing massive stars, proposing they might not always form black holes. Instead, the research indicates that such a collapse could initiate the creation of a new, tiny universe within the dying star. This hypothetical miniature cosmos, powered by dark energy, would expand and counteract gravitational forces, leading to the formation of a 'gravastar'.

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