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Rapidly spinning stars may explain fading flares from black holes: Study

A recent study indicates that if a star is rotating rapidly before its initial encounter with a black hole, it may influence the fading of flares.

The Business Standard ยท 23 August 2026, 2:45 PM

A new study suggests that the behavior of flares originating from black holes changes significantly if the involved star was already spinning at a high velocity prior to its first encounter. Researchers propose that this rapid rotation is a key factor in explaining why these flares may appear to fade.