How the Movie 'Interstellar' Led to the Discovery of Scientific Phenomena

Watch Kip Thorne discuss and explain the science behind wormholes in this exclusive clip! | Interstellar Movie

Kip Thorne and the mind-bending science of Interstellar | Astronomy.com

First hypothesized in 1977 by physicist Kip Thorne (yes, the "Interstellar" guy) and Anna Żytkow, this object is essentially the "Russian Nesting Doll" of the universe. **The Concept:** Imagine a massive Red Supergiant star (like Betelgeuse) that swallows a dense Neutron Star. Usually, this would result in a violent explosion. But in a TZO, the explosion doesn't happen. Instead, the Neutron Star spirals into the center and settles there, acting as the new core. So, you have a giant, puffy star o