Black Holes

Penrose and me...in Oxford

Nov 5, 2025 • Janna Levin

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The Drawing that Earned Sir Roger Penrose a Nobel Prize

This hand drawn figure represents a mathematical masterpiece

Sep 30, 2025 • Janna Levin

Nobel Laureate in Black Hole Physics, Rai Weiss (1932-2025), in High Fidelity

Last week, we lost Rai Weiss at 92. What a guy. What a life. Here's his story, in his own words.

Sep 2, 2025 • Janna Levin

The Silent, Unmarked Threshold at the Edge of a Black Hole

In a series of dispatches following on from the opening entry on black holes, I’ll be busting some myths. Starting with this one. Myth: Black holes are…

Jul 22, 2025 • Janna Levin

Why Black Holes?

I was chatting with a friend over some kind of caffeinated beverage when he asked me, “Why Black Holes?” Here is my response–after I said, “Seriously…

Jul 1, 2025 • Janna Levin

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