A new study suggests that our entire universe may be trapped inside a rotating black hole, challenging fundamental theories of cosmology. Lior Shamir, an associate professor at Kansas State University, analyzed galaxy rotation patterns using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and found an unexpected imbalance—two-thirds of galaxies rotate clockwise, while only one-third rotate counterclockwise. This contradicts existing models, which predict a more even distribution.
Shamir proposed two possible explanations. The first is that the universe itself was born spinning, which aligns with the controversial black hole cosmology theory. This theory suggests that everything we know exists inside the event horizon of a much larger black hole. If true, it could explain many unsolved mysteries, including the nature of dark matter and the observed expansion of the universe. The second possibility is that the imbalance in galaxy rotation is due to the relative motion of the Milky Way, affecting how we perceive distant galaxies through a phenomenon known as the Doppler Shift.
The study has drawn support from Nikodem Poplawski, a theoretical physicist who previously suggested that black holes might serve as gateways to other universes. Poplawski argues that if the universe was born from a black hole, its rotational motion could explain the unusual galaxy spin distribution observed by Shamir. However, the theory remains speculative, as current technology cannot directly observe the interiors of black holes.
Shamir has urged astronomers to recalibrate their measurements of the universe’s expansion, warning that inaccurate calculations could explain why some galaxies appear older than the universe itself. While more research is needed, the findings challenge long-held assumptions and could reshape our understanding of cosmic origins.
