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Black holes at the center of 2020 Nobel Prize in physics — astrophysicist explains why it’s a big deal

{$inline_image}Black holes are perhaps the most mysterious objects in nature. They warp space and time in extreme ways and contain a mathematical impossibility, a singularity – an infinitely hot and dense object within. But if black holes exist and are truly black, how exactly would we ever be able to make an observation? This morning

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    • With Trump's re-election in doubt, federal agencies are scrambling to enact regulatory changes, like allowing DHS to collect more extensive biometric data (Eric Lipton/New York Times)

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