New mathematical formulation means huge paradigm shift in physics would not be necessary

Stephen Hawking’s black hole information paradox has bedevilled scientists for half a century and led some to question the fundamental laws of physics. Now scientists say they may have resolved the infamous problem by showing that black holes have a property known as “quantum hair”.

If correct, this would mark a momentous advance in theoretical physics.

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