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EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 33 MIN

Episode 28 - Fading stars, digesting planets and dark matter conundrums

from StarXiv: a podcast discussing the latest astronomy papers

In this episode, Michelle and Payel both dissect interesting results from varying stars, including follow up on Betelgeuse's elusive companion. They also talk about the imprints of digested and transiting stars on their hosts spectra, and an unusual lensing signal that could pose difficult questions for warm and cold dark matter. Listen below, on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

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