star formation
Galaxies Regulate their Own Growth so they Don’t Run Out of Star Forming Gas
Look at most spiral or barred spiral galaxies and you will see multiple regions where stars are forming. These star…
Merging Galaxies Make for Explosive Star Formation
The Gemini Observatory has unveiled a striking new image that shows star formation within the irregular galaxy NGC 4449. This…
Growing Black Holes Have Much in Common With Baby Stars
First looks would tell most observers that supermassive black holes (SMBHs) and very young stars have nothing in common. But…
Almost a Third of Early Galaxies Were Already Spirals
In the years before the JWST's launch, astronomers' efforts to understand the early Universe were stymied by a stubborn obstacle:…
Black Holes Can Halt Star Formation in Massive Galaxies
It’s difficult to actually visualise a universe that is changing. Things tend to happen at snails pace albeit with the…
Scientists Track How a Giant Wave Moved Through Our Galactic Backyard
Astronomers say there's a wave rippling through our galactic neighborhood that's playing a part in the birth and death of…
Even if We Can’t See the First Stars, We Could Detect Their Impact on the First Galaxies
For a long time, our understanding of the Universe's first galaxies leaned heavily on theory. The light from that age…
A Black Hole Has Cleared Out Its Neighbourhood
We can't see them directly, but we know they're there. Supermassive black holes (SMBHs) likely dwell at the center of…
Feast Your Eyes on 19 Face-On Spiral Galaxies Seen by Webb
If you're fascinated by Nature, these images of spiral galaxies won't help you escape your fascination. These images show incredible…
Young Stars in the Outskirts of Galaxies Finally Have an Explanation
Star formation is well understood when it happens in the populous centers of galaxies. From our vantage point on Earth,…