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Primordial Black Holes Trigger Supernovae | Science News

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Tiny black holes from the early universe might be secretly triggering some of our galaxy’s most powerful explosions—causing white dwarfs to explode as Type Ia supernovae. New research shows these invisible primordial black holes could explain puzzling chemical signatures in stars, including nickel and manganese isotopes, helping us piece together how our Milky Way got its heavy elements. If confirmed, this theory could reshape how we understand supernova origins and galactic evolution—and scientists are just getting started unraveling the cosmic clues these ancient black holes leave behind. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4c2369eb5f01fc8f

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