Why scientists are stoked about mysterious black hole stars
This episode of Shortwave from NPR explores three fascinating science stories: a mysterious new cosmic object called a 'black hole star,' surprising research on how leisure exercise may better protect against dementia than work-related physical activity, and the bizarre ability of shrew
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