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What are black hole stars?
Scientists have spotted a unique object, MoM-BH*-1, that’s been nicknamed a 'black hole star'. It’s a bit of a puzzle because it looks like a massive, bright star but acts like a black hole, producing huge amounts of energy. This discovery could help us understand some big mysteries about the early universe, as it’s unlike anything we’ve seen before.
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