Black hole theory

A black hole is a region in space where gravity is so intense that nothing, not even light, can escape its pull. It forms when a massive star exhausts its fuel and collapses under its own gravity, creating a singularity—an infinitely dense point—surrounded by an event horizon, the boundary beyond which escape is impossible. Black holes influence their surroundings by warping spacetime, affecting nearby matter and light, and are key to understanding gravitational physics and the dynamics of the universe. Despite their mysterious nature, ongoing research continues to reveal their properties and role in cosmic evolution.