A study proposes that Einstein's general relativity may explain a previously unexplained black hole merger, though it introduces a new cosmic puzzle.

"An 'impossible' black hole merger may finally be solved thanks to Einstein's relativity" — Live Science · Science & Medicine

19 Sept 2026

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A new study suggests that a puzzling , previously considered 'impossible' because the black holes' masses fell in a range that standard astrophysics can't easily produce, can be explained by a subtle effect of Einstein's — perhaps involving precession or gravitational wave interactions. The resolution, however, introduces a fresh cosmic puzzle, such as an unexpectedly high rate of such mergers or an exotic formation channel.

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The claim originates from a Live Science news article published on September 19, 2026, which reports on a study without naming the primary source (likely a preprint or journal paper). The article itself is a secondary source, and without direct access to the study, the accuracy depends on the reporter's fidelity to the original research. The absence of a cited primary source lowers the confidence a notch.

A study proposes that Einstein's general relativity may explain a previously unexplained black hole merger, though it introduces a new cosmic puzzle.

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