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Black holes are invisible to us unless they interact with something else. Some continuously eat gas and dust, and appear to glow brightly over time as matter

A study published by Syracuse University reveals that black holes can tear apart stars in tidal disruption events, yet some stars manage to survive due to their rotational spin. Researchers found that when a star is torn apart by a supermassive black hole's gravitational forces, its angular momentum—generated by rapid rotation—can counteract the tidal forces, preventing complete disintegration. This phenomenon explains why certain stars continue to orbit black holes without being fully consumed. The study, led by Dr. Ananya Bandopadhyay and colleagues, suggests that stellar spin plays a critical role in determining whether a star survives or is destroyed during these encounters. The findings could help astronomers understand unusual stellar populations near supermassive black holes, such as those observed in the Milky Way's galactic center. Additionally, this mechanism may explain the behavior of repeating partial tidal disruption events (rpTDEs), where stars are repeatedly shredded but not entirely consumed. The research also hints at potential connections to other astronomical phenomena, like the unusual stellar populations surrounding black holes in our galaxy. These insights provide new perspectives on how black holes interact with their surroundings and could advance future studies of galactic dynamics.

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