Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
Dr Chris Smith
Why don't black holes explode?
3 minutes Posted Oct 16, 2011 at 11:00 pm.
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Black holes emit Hawking radiation and gradually reduce in size, so is there a critical mass at which a black hole can no longer support itself? Find out in this QotW. Plus, we ask how much gravity can keep a human healthy. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists