The newly discovered galaxy Nube has a set of specific properties that distinguish it from previously known objects, including being ten times fainter and ten times more extended than other dwarf galaxies. Its unusual characteristics challenge the current understanding of the universe, particularly the dark matter model.
SourceInstituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC)·JournalAstronomy and Astrophysics·TypeNews article·DateJan 9, 2024
Researchers used ALMA to study the motion of gas in ancient spiral galaxy BRI 1335-0417, detecting seismic waves that reveal the galaxy's dynamic growth. The findings suggest that gas was streaming into the galaxy or colliding with smaller galaxies, fueling star formation at a rate hundreds of times faster than modern galaxies.
SourceAustralian National University·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeObservational study·DateDec 21, 2023
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A team of researchers analyzed over one million galaxies to explore the origin of cosmic structures. They found statistically significant alignments between distant galaxy shapes and correlations between independent formation processes.
SourceKavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe·JournalPhysical Review D·DateDec 21, 2023
Researchers at Tsinghua University developed three novel inorganic clusters that accelerated the aldol reaction with high yields, up to 86% of theoretical potential. The clusters, comprising aluminum and rare earth elements, showed emergent synergistic properties and unique structural arrangements.
SourceTsinghua University Press·JournalPolyoxometalates·DateDec 14, 2023
Astronomers discover star S0-6 with chemical composition similar to small galaxies outside Milky Way, suggesting extragalactic origin. The star, 10 billion years old, has traveled over 50,000 light-years from its birthplace to reach vicinity of Sagittarius A*, raising questions about its past and possible companions.
SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalProceedings of the Japan Academy Series B·TypeObservational study·DateDec 4, 2023
Researchers found a barred spiral galaxy similar to the Milky Way at a redshift of 3, challenging previous understanding of galaxy evolution. The discovery suggests that galaxies matured and became ordered much faster than thought, with implications for theories of galaxy formation and evolution.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalNature·TypeObservational study·DateNov 9, 2023
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Researchers observe complete process of dwarf galaxy evolution into ultra-compact dwarf galaxies, shedding light on their mysterious origins. About 15% of UCDs are surrounded by faint star halos, and they're highly correlated with strongly nucleated dwarf galaxies.
Researchers have observed a dense gas inflow feeding a supermassive black hole at the heart of the Circinus galaxy. The study reveals that only a small portion of this gas is consumed by the black hole, with the majority being expelled as outflows that drive AGN-driven feedback.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateNov 2, 2023
The GALAXY CRUISE project has published its first scientific paper, showing that colliding galaxies increase the rate of new star formation. Citizen astronomers helped classify over 2 million galaxies in data from the Subaru Telescope, enabling this groundbreaking research.
SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalPublications of the Astronomical Society of Japan·TypeObservational study·DateOct 10, 2023
Researchers observed the core region of the protocluster A2744z7p9OD using JWST and detected ionized oxygen-ion light from four galaxies at a distance of 13.14 billion light-years away. The team also detected cosmic dust emissions from three of the four galaxies, indicating that many first-generation stars have completed their lives.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateSep 19, 2023
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A new study reveals that a massive galaxy cluster collision at half the Universe's current age is inconsistent with the standard Lambda-cold dark matter (ΛCDM) model. The El Gordo cluster, with a mass 2000 trillion times that of the Sun, challenges the theory's predictions for structure formation and galaxy evolution.
SourceUniversity of St. Andrews·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 13, 2023
A team measured galaxy clusters' mass using a technique called MRR, finding that regular matter makes up only 20% of the universe's total matter. The method is competitive to other techniques like CMB observations, demonstrating its potential for constraining cosmological parameters.
SourceChiba University·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 13, 2023
Astronomers have confirmed that Maisie's galaxy is among the earliest galaxies detected by the James Webb Space Telescope. The galaxy, first spotted last summer, is estimated to be 390 million years after the Big Bang, making it one of the four earliest confirmed galaxies observed.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalNature·TypeObservational study·DateAug 14, 2023
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a new image of the 'El Gordo' galaxy cluster, revealing dusty objects and distorted background galaxies. Gravitational lensing provides a unique window into the distant universe, allowing scientists to study star formation history and assembly of galaxies.
SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateAug 2, 2023
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The galaxy NGC 1277, a massive relic galaxy, has been found to lack dark matter, contradicting current cosmological models. The team used integral field spectrograph observations to determine the mass distribution within the galaxy, revealing that it is solely composed of stars.
SourceInstituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC)·JournalAstronomy and Astrophysics·DateJul 19, 2023
Researchers used ALMA to study a distant galaxy, detecting structures of star formation and possible death sites within the surrounding nebulae. The findings suggest a complex environment where many stars may form together as massive clusters.
SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·TypeObservational study·DateJul 14, 2023
IceCube researchers have produced an image of the Milky Way using neutrinos for the first time, suggesting that cosmic ray interactions are more intense in the galaxy's center than previously thought. This achievement is made possible by advancements in Machine Learning, enabling deeper analysis of the data.
Researchers create precise temperature map of a distant galaxy, separating heat sources from a supermassive black hole and newly-formed stars. This discovery provides new insights into the growth rate of galaxies in the early Universe.
SourceARC Centre of Excellence for All Sky Astrophysics in 3D (ASTRO 3D)·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeObservational study·DateJun 22, 2023
Researchers have detected complex organic molecules in a galaxy more than 12 billion light-years away from Earth. The study used the James Webb Space Telescope and gravitational lensing to observe the galaxy's atomic and molecular composition, revealing insights into the formation of galaxies, their lifecycle, and how they evolve.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalNature·TypeObservational study·DateJun 5, 2023
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A research group led by NCKU professor I-Non Chiu conducted the first cosmological study on galaxy clusters identified by eROSITA, analyzing 550 galaxy clusters. The results suggest that Dark Energy occupies up to 76% of the total energy density in the Universe.
SourceCactus Communications·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 22, 2023
A team of astronomers has discovered chemical traces of supermassive stars in globular proto-clusters, born 440 million years after the Big Bang. The study suggests that these 'celestial monsters' enriched the original gas cloud with chemical elements, explaining abundance anomalies in their stars.
SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalAstronomy and Astrophysics·TypeNews article·DateMay 11, 2023
Scientists observe streams of intergalactic gas enriched with elements heavier than helium surrounding a massive galaxy. The findings suggest that the gas was recycled during earlier periods of star formation and is now fueling the galaxy's rapid growth.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateMay 4, 2023
A new study found six suicide clusters, four overdose clusters and nine alcohol-related liver disease clusters in the US west, southeast and Appalachia/rust belt. These co-occurring clusters suggest specific regions at increased risk for deaths of despair warranting public health intervention.
SourceElsevier·JournalAmerican Journal of Preventive Medicine·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 26, 2023
Researchers have discovered a tiny galaxy with big star power using the James Webb Space Telescope, providing new insights into the universe's early stars. The galaxy is one of the smallest ever discovered at this distance—around 500 million years after the Big Bang—and generated new stars at an extremely high rate for its size.
SourceUniversity of Minnesota·JournalScience·TypeObservational study·DateApr 13, 2023
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Astronomers have mapped the M87 galaxy's 3D structure and determined its supermassive black hole has a mass of 5.37 billion times that of the sun. The galaxy's asymmetrical shape allows for more precise measurements, including the rotation rate of 25 kilometers per second around an axis 40 degrees from the long axis.
SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 13, 2023
Astronomers use the Hubble Space Telescope and Keck Observatory to measure the 3D shape of galaxy M87, revealing a 'potato-shaped' triaxial form. The team also determines the mass of the supermassive black hole at the galaxy's core, estimating it at 5.4 billion solar masses.
SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateApr 13, 2023
A recent study using JWST observations of a compact galaxy at redshift 9.5 has provided insights into its physical properties. The analysis reveals that the galaxy has a remarkably small radius of 16.2 parsecs, suggesting high density star formation and an abundance of oxygen and hydrogen.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateApr 13, 2023
Researchers at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have identified seven types of zirconium metal clusters found in MOFs and fourteen potential new metal building blocks. This discovery provides a crucial clue to accelerate the development of carbon-neutral porous materials.
SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalTrends in Chemistry·DateApr 4, 2023
Researchers found consistent results between observations and theory, showing that clusters have become more centrally concentrated over time. The study provides strong support for the Lambda-CDM paradigm by demonstrating agreement between the observed and simulated concentration-mass relation of galaxy clusters.
SourceDOE/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateApr 3, 2023
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Researchers have detected a cold stream of atomic carbon gas feeding star formation in a massive radio galaxy. The findings support theoretical models and offer insights into the origins of cosmic materials enabling galaxy evolution.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateMar 30, 2023
Researchers have discovered a large reservoir of hot gas in the Spiderweb galaxy cluster, which is believed to be on its way to becoming a massive galaxy cluster. The detection was made using ALMA and provides valuable information about the early Universe's structure formation.
A team of astronomers has discovered an ultramassive black hole in the foreground galaxy, with a mass estimated to be over 30 billion times that of our Sun. This massive object was detected using gravitational lensing and supercomputer simulations.
SourceDurham University·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 28, 2023
Scholars developed an AI program using symbolic regression to improve mass inferences of galaxy clusters. The new equations extract jelly at the center and concentrate on doughy outskirts for reliable mass inferences.
SourceInstitute for Advanced Study·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMar 23, 2023
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Astrophysicists used AI to improve mass estimates of galaxy clusters by adding a simple term to an existing equation. The new equation downplays the importance of complex cores in calculations, providing more reliable mass inferences.
SourceSimons Foundation·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 23, 2023
Astronomers have discovered a galaxy with a unique activity in its core, leading to a reclassification as a giant radio galaxy. The PBC J2333.9-2343 galaxy has a blazar at its center with jets that changed direction drastically by up to 90 degrees.
SourceRoyal Astronomical Society·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateMar 21, 2023
The study reveals the formation of boron clusters with magic numbers on monolayer borophene, leading to spontaneous transformation into bilayer borophene. Density functional theory calculations identify B5 clusters as the result of in-plane charge distribution and electron delocalization.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 9, 2023
Astronomers have discovered a companion galaxy to z~4 starburst galaxy, rich in metals and dust. The galaxy, labeled SPT0418-SE, is remarkably mature considering its young age of 1.4 billion years.
SourceCornell University·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateFeb 27, 2023
The team developed a technology to globally assess Fe-S cluster binding in an entire proteome without laborious protein purification or radioisotopes. The study found differential sensitivity of iron-sulfur clusters to iron limitation and pathway impairment, prioritizing iron-sulfur cluster delivery in E. coli.
SourceBoston College·JournalNature Chemical Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 8, 2023
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Researchers used the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument to study the motions of nearly 7500 stars in the inner halo of the Andromeda Galaxy. They found telltale patterns that revealed how these stars began their lives as part of another galaxy, shedding light on galactic immigration events.
SourceAssociation of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA)·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 8, 2023
The James Webb Space Telescope has enabled the detection of compact structures of star clusters inside galaxies, known as clumps. Researchers have studied the link between clump formation and galaxy growth in distant galaxies, providing new insights into the early stages of galaxy formation.
SourceStockholm University·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 6, 2023
Researchers found a 200,000-light-year-long stellar tail emanating from F8D1, suggesting recent interaction with another galaxy. The discovery provides crucial evidence for understanding the origins of ultra-diffuse galaxies.
SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeObservational study·DateJan 26, 2023
Researchers at Tsinghua University Press improve solar energy absorption of titanium oxo clusters by introducing electron-rich molybdenum pairs. The study enhances visible-light absorption and reduces optical band gaps, paving the way for efficient cluster catalysts to split water into hydrogen using solar energy.
SourceTsinghua University Press·JournalPolyoxometalates·DateJan 23, 2023
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Researchers detect radio signal from record-breaking distance galaxy, measuring gas composition and gaining insights into the early universe. The signal was amplified by a factor of 30 using gravitational lensing, allowing scientists to study a previously inaccessible region.
SourceMcGill University·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 16, 2023
Researchers have detected a radio signal from atomic hydrogen in an extremely distant galaxy at redshift z=1.29, marking the largest distance so far. The signal was amplified by gravitational lensing, allowing the team to observe the galaxy's atomic hydrogen mass, which is almost twice its stellar mass.
SourceIndian Institute of Science (IISc)·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateJan 16, 2023
Researchers used the Panchromatic Hubble Andromeda Treasury Triangulum Extended Region — or PHATTER — survey to study the Triangulum galaxy. The team discovered two drastically different structures depending on the age of the stars, with younger and older stars having distinct distributions.
SourceUniversity of Washington·TypeObservational study·DateJan 11, 2023
Researchers used variable stars as standard candles to measure galactic distances, tracing the outer limits of the Milky Way's halo. The study confirms theoretical estimates and provides a powerful tool for studying the galaxy's size and mass.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Cruz·DateJan 9, 2023
The Hubble Space Telescope has shed new light on the mystery of intracluster light, finding that these stars have been wandering around for billions of years. The survey suggests that these stars were already homeless in the early stages of the cluster's formation, and current theories cannot explain their origin.
SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·JournalNature·DateJan 4, 2023
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Researchers used AI to classify galaxies by their shape, leveraging the EAGLE simulation. The study suggests spiral galaxies lose gas as they merge with other galaxies, transforming into elliptical shapes. The findings bring together various pieces of research, providing a new understanding of galaxy evolution and morphology.
SourceInternational Centre for Radio Astronomy Research·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 16, 2022
Scientists measure antihelium nuclei survival rate at ALICE experiment, laying foundation for dark matter search. Galaxy found to be 50% permeable for antinuclei, with implications for future experiments and search for antimatter in space.
SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalNature Physics·DateDec 12, 2022
A team of astronomers used the Green Bank Telescope to image a galaxy cluster and revealed new information about a supermassive black hole. The study found that at least a portion of the pressure support in the cavities is due to non-thermal sources, such as relativistic particles and cosmic rays.
SourceGreen Bank Observatory·JournalAstronomy and Astrophysics·DateDec 7, 2022
Astronomers have uncovered a nearby galaxy, HIPASS J1131–31, nicknamed 'Peekaboo,' which has characteristics reminiscent of galaxies in the distant, early universe. The tiny galaxy is only 20 million light-years from Earth and exhibits extreme metal-poor properties.
SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeObservational study·DateDec 6, 2022
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The James Webb telescope has observed the intracluster light in galaxy clusters with unprecedented detail, revealing insights into galaxy formation and dark matter. The study demonstrates the potential of JWST for analyzing faint structures like ICL, which can help understand cluster dynamics.
SourceInstituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC)·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·DateDec 2, 2022
Small cell clusters in hippocampus are vital for fear-based memories, while sleep helps stabilize these clusters to improve memory. The study uses immediate early gene imaging to visualize active cells throughout the entire rat hippocampus.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalHippocampus·DateNov 28, 2022
A team of researchers has discovered a steady stream of neutrinos emitted by the active galaxy NGC 1068, using the IceCube Neutrino Observatory. This detection provides valuable information about the extreme particle acceleration and production processes occurring within the galaxy's central region.
SourceUniversity of Adelaide·JournalScience·TypeObservational study·DateNov 3, 2022
Scientists have developed a new mathematical model to understand the formation of amyloid protein clusters in the brain, which are linked to Alzheimer's disease. The study reveals that these clusters form through a process called liquid-liquid phase separation and can impact normal brain activity.
SourceUniversity of York·JournalFrontiers in Molecular Neuroscience·DateNov 2, 2022
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A team of astronomers used the James Webb Telescope to identify five ancient globular clusters, potentially containing the first and oldest stars in the universe. The clusters were formed close to the Big Bang, offering insights into star formation and galaxy evolution.
SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·TypeObservational study·DateNov 2, 2022
Researchers created theoretical models to explain geographical clustering of vaccine hesitancy, attributing it to both social selection and social influence. The models found that these two processes independently generate clusters of high hesitancy, with social selection playing a key role when societies trust propaganda.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 13, 2022
Researchers using JWST's First Deep Field image identified the most distant globular clusters, potentially relics of the first and oldest stars. These discoveries provide a detailed look at the earliest phase of star formation, confirming JWST's power in uncovering the universe's origins.
SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·TypeImaging analysis·DateSep 29, 2022
A team of researchers at Lund University used Gaia space telescope data to study the outer disk of the Milky Way, finding large parts vibrate due to a passing dwarf galaxy. This 'galactic seismology' provides clues about Sagittarius' history and orbit around our home galaxy.
SourceLund University·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateSep 23, 2022
A new simulation suggests that gravitational interactions, not over-eating, are responsible for the Milky Way Galaxy's peanut-shaped and nuclear bulges. The study reveals a clear break in star ages between the two types of bulges, indicating when the bar formed.
SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 9, 2022
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