A neutron star and black hole (GW200105) were detected merging along an unusual oval orbit, challenging theories about how the systems form. When a black hole and a neutron star spiral toward collision, theory predicts that their orbit should become almost perfectly circular before the final impact. Gravitational waves steadily drain energy from the system, tightening the orbit and smooth... [6389 chars]
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