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Scientists Detect Evidence of Primordial Black Holes

4/1/2026

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  • Alberto Magaraggia and Nico Cappelluti from the University of Miami report evidence of primordial black holes using data from the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO).
  • They detected a gravitational wave signal, S251112cm, indicating a sub-solar-mass collision.
  • Primordial black holes (PBHs) may contribute to dark matter, but their small size makes detection difficult.
  • Further observations are needed, with LIGO upgrades and the Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) expected to improve detection.