Black holes, like the collapse of a cavity in a fluid, are a singularity – a point where the mathematical rules we use to describe physical systems break down. No Keep reading
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White Hole Analogues
A white hole–the cosmological opposite of a black hole–is a singularity from which matter emerges but which matter can never enter from beyond the event horizon. Hydraulic jumps, those rings Keep reading
The White Hole in Your Sink
Ever notice the distinctive ring that forms in your kitchen sink when you turn the water on? This phenomenon is known as a hydraulic jump; it occurs when a fast Keep reading