Can you make a black hole in a lab? Here’s what a MSU scholar says Interview with a postdoctoral scholar at Michigan State University
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Black holes have so much gravity that even light cannot escape.
If scientists somehow managed to create a tiny one, Stephen Hawking’s theory says it would evaporate in a fraction of a second.
Stephen Dikerby, a postdoctoral scholar at Michigan State University, studying the x-ray and gamma-ray universe joined Local 4 Live to teach us more.
You can watch the full interview in the video at the beginning of this article.
Copyright 2026 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
About the Authors Jenny Marchi headshot
Nick Monacelli headshot
Nick joined the Local 4 team in February of 2015. Prior to that he spent 6 years in Sacramento covering a long list of big stories including wildfires and earthquakes. Raised in Sterling Heights, he is no stranger to the deep history and pride Detroit has to offer.
What to do if you're in an Out of State Accident? Friends demand answers after mentor severely injured at Blissfest Recall still active as Cyclospora source remains unconfirmed Summer Drink Sneak Peek at Fourgrounds! Two days until Fourgrounds in Plymouth opens! Drivers navigate roundabout confusion This is what day 2 of the worst air quality in the world looks like How to style your favorite head scarf Home repair scams on the rise Promoter charged in alleged multi-million dollar wire fraud scheme Auto shop leaves customers’ cars unfixed for months Detroit Tigers, Red Wings release schedules Pontiac residents begin new EMR training program Wildfire smoke hits Detroit: How to protect your pets Wildfire smoke impacting RowFest 2026 Mom wants to thank 2 who saved her, kids in mall shooting Detroit has worst air quality in the world due to wildfire smoke Canadian wildfire smoke reaches hazardous levels in Michigan Steve Yzerman steps down as Detroit Red Wings GM after 7 seasons Residents report missed trash pickups, Priority Waste responds Previous video Next video