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World Service,10 Aug 2001,23 mins

Black holes

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The phenomenon of black holes explained. The gravitational pull of a black hole is such that it can even swallow light. Black holes are not gaps in the universe though, they are major players in the cosmos and may play a crucial role in existence itself.

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