Why are the stars around our galaxy's black hole missing their companions?

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What happened

A new study suggests that the young stars orbiting the Milky Way's central black hole may have a surprisingly ordinary origin.

But the black hole's influence may be what makes their origin look more exotic than it really is.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:40:01 UTC.

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