Astronomers have known for years that galaxies are cannibalistic. Massive galaxies like our own Milky Way have gained mass by…
Galaxies that formed within the first few billion years after the Big Bang should have lived long, healthy lives. After…
I'd never seen galaxy images like this before. Nobody had! These images highlight star forming regions in nearby(ish) galaxies. There…
The Milky Way galaxy is our home, and yet in some ways, it is the least understood galaxy. One of…
New evidence shows that black holes and galaxies have a significant effect on each other in young galaxies.
One of the best things about that universe is that there is so much to it. If you look hard…
Origin stories are a focus of many astronomical studies. Planetary formation, solar system formation, and even galaxy formation have long…
A galaxy's main business is star formation. And when they're young, like youth everywhere, they keep themselves busy with it.…
What happens when galaxies collide? Well, if any humans are around in about a billion years, they might find out.…
Galaxy mergers are beautiful sights, but ultimately deadly. In the midst of the collision, the combined galaxy will shine brighter…