A stunning new image released by NASA on March 19, 2026, reveals Westerlund 2, a cluster of stars glowing in neon pink, ...
NAOJ ATERUI III simulations show magnetic fields strip angular momentum from forming protostar pairs at up to 0.7 percent per ...
Scientists created the most accurate three-dimensional map of star-formation regions in our Milky Way galaxy, based on data from the European Space Agency's Gaia space telescope. This map will teach ...
This Collection features original research on the mechanisms driving star formation, the lifecycle of various stellar types, and the complex interactions between stars and their environments. The ...
"The Spiderweb protocluster is an ideal laboratory for investigating the relationship between black holes and star formation in detail." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...
The formation of the first, or Population III, stars marked a pivotal epoch in cosmic history. Emerging in dark matter minihalos at redshifts of around 20–30, these metal-free objects arose from the ...
A blazing supermassive black hole can influence far more than its own galaxy. Scientists found that quasars emit radiation strong enough to shut down star formation in nearby galaxies millions of ...