17:I[66739,["/_next/static/chunks/0.3dg.jzl0xwf.js?dpl=dpl_wni71eTQeio7irGWmurLp7HRfDNL","/_next/static/chunks/05hx6kuf6-oy4.js?dpl=dpl_wni71eTQeio7irGWmurLp7HRfDNL","/_next/static/chunks/0~heydqc5smtk.js?dpl=dpl_wni71eTQeio7irGWmurLp7HRfDNL","/_next/static/chunks/0juapqyy99ga..js?dpl=dpl_wni71eTQeio7irGWmurLp7HRfDNL","/_next/static/chunks/12fz8clx4-stp.js?dpl=dpl_wni71eTQeio7irGWmurLp7HRfDNL","/_next/static/chunks/06dn~uer6.43l.js?dpl=dpl_wni71eTQeio7irGWmurLp7HRfDNL"],"default"] 19:I[38632,["/_next/static/chunks/0qqtp3r0h7kah.js?dpl=dpl_wni71eTQeio7irGWmurLp7HRfDNL","/_next/static/chunks/0iukvycbd42rl.js?dpl=dpl_wni71eTQeio7irGWmurLp7HRfDNL"],"IconMark"] 18:T515,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. Learn everything you need to know about it in this episode. Plus, hear some other cool stories fresh off the presses: Which exercise can help reduce your risk of dementia and how shrews shrink — and then regrow — parts of their body throughout the year.

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Why scientists are stoked about mysterious black hole stars

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Why scientists are stoked about mysterious black hole stars