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Why scientists are stoked about mysterious black hole stars

Short Wave by NPR

Aug 21, 202612:14Science & Medicine

You've heard of black holes. You've heard of stars. But have you heard of the newly discovered black hole stars that may explain multiple mysteries of the universe? We just did and we're honestly freaking out about it. L...

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Why scientists are stoked about mysterious black hole stars is an episode from Short Wave by NPR. You've heard of black holes. You've heard of stars. But have you heard of the newly discovered black hole stars that may explain multiple myst...

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Published Aug 21, 2026, 12:14 long, audio available.