Tiny Black Holes: Gruesome Death or Harmless Pass-Through?

Theoretical primordial black holes, remnants from the early universe, could potentially lurk undetected, posing a theoretical threat. Physicist Robert Scherrer's calculations suggest that if one of these dense, atom-sized objects were to pass through a person, the immense gravitational forces could cause gruesome consequences, including cellular destruction or fatal internal bleeding.

These microscopic black holes, with masses varying significantly, could unleash devastating energy through shockwaves and tidal forces. A black hole with a mass equivalent to an asteroid is calculated to deliver a shock similar to a high-caliber bullet. However, for tidal forces to be lethal, the black hole would need to be substantially larger.

Despite the dire theoretical outcomes, researchers emphasize that such encounters are extraordinarily unlikely. The absence of any known deaths attributed to these objects provides scientific evidence that primordial black holes are not common, thereby limiting their contribution to the universe's dark matter.