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The Skeptics Guide #814 - Feb 13 2021

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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The New Theory of Black Hole Energy

Scientists say finding could allow astronomers to estimate the spin of black holes better, drive black hole energy emissions and might even provide a source of energy for an advanced civilization. The idea comes from none other than our buddy Albert Einstein. His general relativity predicted that rotating black holes would have vast doors of energy that could be tapped like a keg. And so this one is just one of the latest ways that this has been envisaged.

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