Chance glimpse of star collapse offers new insight into black hole formation

New York (AFP) Feb 12, 2026

A watched pot never boils and love happens when you least expect it – turns out, the same logic applies to capturing a star as it collapses into a black hole.

At least that proved true for one group of researchers whose work took a turn when they accidentally witnessed what appears to be an example of the astronomical unicorn, a "surprise" discovery they detailed in findings published Thurs