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Study links primordial black holes to Type Ia supernova triggers
Key Takeaways
- Researchers propose that asteroid-mass primordial black holes could trigger Type Ia supernovae in white dwarfs.
- The mechanism relies on tidal heating that can start runaway nuclear burning inside the star.
- Astronomers may be able to test the idea through supernova remnants and galactic chemical signatures.
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DT Editorial Team··via universetoday.com