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EPISODE · May 23, 2025 · 8 MIN

A Black Neutron Star Enters the Solar System

from What If: Science, Theory, and Possibilities · host What If

Nearly 800 million light-years away, something has been forming. Scientists aren't exactly sure what it is but have dubbed it 'the black neutron star.' And now, it's headed for Earth. What is this strange object? How would it change our planet? And what makes this new discovery so dangerous? For the transcript and sources. Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Channel. Subscribe to our second channel called "How to Survive": Subscribe Here. Watch more what-if scenarios: Planet Earth: Watch Here The Cosmos: Watch Here Technology: Watch Here Your Body: Watch Here Humanity: Watch Here T-shirts and merch: Visit Store. Suggest an episode: Suggest Here. Newsletter: Subscribe Here. Feedback and inquiries: Contact Us. What If elsewhere: Instagram: Follow Us Twitter: Follow Us Facebook: Follow Us What If in Spanish: Watch Here What If in Mandarin: Watch Here Podcast: Listen Here Thank you to our supporters: Batman, Kristopher Kirby. What If is a mini-documentary web series that takes you on an epic journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities. Join us on an imaginary adventure through time, space and chance while we (hopefully) boil down complex subjects in a fun and entertaining way. Produced with love by Underknown in Toronto: Visit Us. #blackneutronstar #solarsystem #Earth #hypotheticalworlds #science #documentary #spaceadventure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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