Scientists have proven one of Einstein’s theories, finding evidence that a plunging-region around ... are many black holes in ...
Using X-ray data to test Einstein's theory of gravity, their study gives the first observational proof that a "plunging-region" exists around black holes ... from NASA's space-based Nuclear ...
"This represents an exciting new development in the study of black holes," astrophysicist Andrew Mummery said.
Einstein’s theory predicted that this final plunge would exist. Contrary to Newton’s theory of gravity ... provides a deeper understanding of the force exerted by black holes. This study gives the ...
The new findings are part of wide-ranging investigations into outstanding mysteries around black holes by astrophysicists at Oxford University Physics. This study, “Continuum emission from within the ...