The encounter between this star and the black hole is an example of one of the most cataclysmic events in the universe. It's possible that the collision will generate gravitational waves, or "ripples" in space-time. Scientists typically only see these kinds of ripples during truly devastating events, such as when neutron stars crash into each other or supernova stars explode. … [Read more...] about This Star Survived Being Swallowed by a Black Hole
