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Alternate black hole models suggest that quantum effects may eliminate the need for singularities

A singular black hole and non-stringed instrument alternative. Credit: Sissa Mediaab. Background images sourced from ESO/Cambridge Astronomical Survey Unit (eso.org/public/images/ESO1101A/) Ever since the theory of general relativity pointed out the existence of black holes, the scientific community has been wary of one unique feature. It’s central idiosyncratic. This hides behind the horizon of events where the laws of physics governing…