The Strange Alternative to Black Holes Proposed by Physicists

A new theoretical model suggests that some collapsing stars may not form traditional black holes at all. Instead, they could become gravastars—exotic objects powered by an expanding interior that prevents complete gravitational collapse.If correct, this idea could offer a surprising alternative to singularities and reshape our understanding of some of the most extreme objects in the universe.Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs.This episode includes AI-generated content.