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 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
A team of researchers has discovered three ultra-faint dwarf galaxies around a Milky Way-mass galaxy, providing insights into the formation and evolution of these enigmatic objects. The findings may help develop universal models for how the universe's oldest galaxies formed.
SourceDartmouth College·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·TypeObservational study·DateJan 11, 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
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A team of astronomers discovered 87 galaxies that could be the earliest known galaxies in the universe using data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. This finding suggests a revision to our understanding of galaxy formation, indicating that more galaxies may have formed earlier than previously thought.
SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateJan 9, 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 James Webb Space Telescope has detected galaxies with stellar bars, similar to the Milky Way, at a time when the universe was just 25% of its present age. This discovery shakes up galaxy evolution scenarios and challenges theoretical models.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·TypeObservational study·DateJan 5, 2023
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
Researchers found that 24% of surveyed red giants experienced structural discontinuities, affecting their oscillations and star's internal composition. The study aims to refine stellar models and uncover the history of the universe through detailed stellar fossil records.
SourceOhio State University·JournalNature Communications·TypeMeta-analysis·DateDec 16, 2022
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Using supercomputers and machine learning, researchers created simulations of millions of computer-generated universes to test astrophysical predictions. The study found that supermassive black holes grow in the same way as their host galaxies, revealing a long-elusive relationship.
SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 14, 2022
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured infrared images of a population of red spiral galaxies at unprecedented resolution, revealing their morphology in detail. These galaxies are among the farthest known spiral galaxies and suggest that such spiral galaxies existed in large numbers in the early universe.
SourceWaseda University·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·TypeImaging analysis·DateDec 12, 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
Chinese astronomers have discovered that optical variability in emission-line galaxies (ELGs) is likely caused by star-formation activity rather than supermassive black holes. By analyzing images of ELGs from the COSMOS field, researchers found less than 3% show significant variability.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·DateDec 2, 2022
Researchers have detected intra-group light, a faint glow between distant galaxies, and studied its properties. The stars in this light are younger and less metal-rich than surrounding galaxies, suggesting they were stripped from their home galaxies by massive satellite galaxies.
SourceUniversity of New South Wales·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeImaging analysis·DateNov 23, 2022
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Astronomers using the VLA discovered that fast-moving cosmic ray electrons drive winds in the neighboring galaxy M33, slowing down new star formation. This finding challenges previous theories, suggesting cosmic rays are a more general cause of galactic winds.
SourceNational Radio Astronomy Observatory·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeObservational study·DateOct 25, 2022
A team of researchers using the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST) has discovered a massive atomic gas structure, approximately 2 million light years in length, surrounding the compact group of galaxies Stephan's Quintet. This finding challenges current theories on galaxy-group formation and evolution.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNature·DateOct 21, 2022
Astronomers have discovered a rare system featuring a black hole spewing a jet at a neighboring galaxy, providing insights into radio jet feedback and its impact on star formation. The unique nature of RAD12 has allowed researchers to study the interaction between the black hole's jet and the companion galaxy.
SourceRoyal Astronomical Society·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateOct 12, 2022
The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered that polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) can survive in the vicinity of supermassive black holes at the centers of active galaxies. This challenges previous studies that predicted their destruction, and reveals new insights into galaxy evolution.
SourceUniversity of Oxford·JournalAstronomy and Astrophysics·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 11, 2022
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The study finds that galaxies with bigger bulges tend to spin perpendicular to filaments, while smaller-bulged galaxies spin parallel. Galaxy mergers cause spin flips as galaxies move along filaments.
SourceARC Centre of Excellence for All Sky Astrophysics in 3D (ASTRO 3D)·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeObservational study·DateOct 4, 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
Astronomers detect massive light burst from 'infant' Universe, revealing properties of cosmic explosions. The GRB was triggered by a space explosion that occurred when the Universe was less than 900 million years old.
SourceUniversity of Bath·JournalAstronomy and Astrophysics·TypeObservational study·DateSep 23, 2022
Scientists discovered that the galaxy stopped forming stars because most of its gas fuel was thrown out of the system as it merged with another galaxy. The result is a first for ALMA scientists and challenges long-held theories about galaxy mergers and deaths.
SourceNational Radio Astronomy Observatory·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateAug 30, 2022
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Researchers from the University of Bonn found that dwarf galaxies in one of Earth's nearest galaxy clusters show signs of disturbance without dark matter halos. The study's results contradict previous models, suggesting an alternative gravity theory might be more accurate.
SourceUniversity of Bonn·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateAug 5, 2022
The FAST HI survey has discovered 544 HI-detected galaxies, including 16 that have no optical counterparts, sparking interest in galaxy formation theory. These 'dark' galaxies may represent a new type of object containing dark matter and HI gas but few stars.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalResearch in Astronomy and Astrophysics·DateJul 21, 2022
A UMass Amherst undergraduate student's work has provided key insight into how galaxies evolve, linking supermassive black hole growth to star formation. The study uses mid-infrared spectra to quantify the connection between these phenomena, paving the way for the James Webb Space Telescope to investigate galaxy evolution.
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·DateJul 21, 2022
Researchers discovered compact starburst galaxies cloaked in thick dust clouds that contributed significantly to the total star formation rate. The study found that previous estimates of gas masses were overestimated by a factor of 2-3 due to light being blocked inside the clouds.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalAstronomy and Astrophysics·TypeObservational study·DateJul 11, 2022
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Researchers at University of Cologne and Masaryk University discovered a star, S4716, orbiting Sagittarius A* in just four years and reaching speeds of 8000 kilometers per second. The study sheds new light on the origin and evolution of fast-moving stars near black holes.
SourceUniversity of Cologne·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·TypeObservational study·DateJul 5, 2022
Researchers have detected the most distant galaxy rotation ever observed, suggesting an initial stage of rotational motion development. The galaxy's rapid rotation and small diameter provide valuable insights into its age and evolution.
SourceWaseda University·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 30, 2022
Astronomers discovered five isolated 'blue blob' systems containing young, blue stars and little atomic hydrogen gas. The presence of mostly young stars and lack of gas suggests recent gas loss, contradicting expectations of older red stars.
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A new technique has identified previously hidden protoclusters that could reveal new details about galaxy evolution. The ancestors of large galaxy clusters were found to be hiding in plain sight, with some protoclusters harboring unseen galaxies that evolved differently.
SourceCarnegie Institution for Science·JournalNature·TypeObservational study·DateJun 15, 2022
Researchers using ALMA have observed significant cold gas in the outer regions of A1689-zD1, a young, active star-forming galaxy. The findings suggest that early galaxies like A1689-zD1 may be larger and more complex than previously believed.
SourceNational Radio Astronomy Observatory·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·DateJun 14, 2022
Researchers studied over 500 stars in a region of Andromeda called the Northeast shelf, finding conclusive evidence of an ancient collision. The findings provide insights into how material from collisions shapes a galaxy's appearance and makeup.
SourceCarnegie Institution for Science·TypeObservational study·DateJun 13, 2022
The Hubble Space Telescope has released the largest near-infrared image ever taken, allowing researchers to map star-forming regions and understand how the earliest galaxies originated. This high-resolution survey will enable the identification of rare objects such as massive galaxies, highly active black holes, and colliding galaxies.
SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·TypeImaging analysis·DateJun 6, 2022
Researchers have found that stars in distant galaxies are typically more massive than those in the Milky Way, changing our understanding of astronomical phenomena like black holes, supernovae, and galaxy death. This discovery may also explain why galaxies die and stop forming new stars.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·DateMay 25, 2022
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Researchers have discovered a large sample of compact galaxies, including the rare 'Green Pea', 'Blueberry' and 'Purple Grape' types. These galaxies are found to have high star formation rates and low metallicity, providing new insights into galaxy formation and evolution.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·DateMar 30, 2022
Researchers have created the Thesan simulation, a cubic volume spanning 300 million light years across, to study cosmic reionization and galaxy formation. The simulation aligns with observations and sheds light on key processes, such as how far light can travel in the early universe.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateMar 24, 2022
Researchers from USTC discovered the acceleration of quasar outflows at tens of parsecs, exceeding traditional accretion disk wind model predictions. The findings suggest a key role for interstellar dust in facilitating this acceleration.
SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalScience Advances·DateFeb 25, 2022
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Researchers at Lund University mapped Ytterbium's origin to supernova explosions, revealing new opportunities for studying galaxy evolution. The study provides insight into the element's dual cosmic origins from heavy and regular stars.
Researchers found that the number of flat disk galaxies in our universe exceeds predictions from the Standard Model of Cosmology. The discrepancy suggests that dark matter may not be as prevalent as thought, forcing scientists to reevaluate their understanding of galaxy formation and evolution.
SourceUniversity of Bonn·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 4, 2022
The study found a decline in star formation from low-ionization BAL to high-ionization BAL and a rebound of this process from HiBAL to non-BAL. The researchers proposed an evolutionary model to explain the results, suggesting that the outflow caused by AGNs has a global negative feedback on galaxy evolution.
SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalNature Astronomy·DateJan 25, 2022
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Researchers have discovered a treasure trove of previously unknown globular clusters in the outer regions of Centaurus A, an elliptical galaxy. The study provides new insights into galaxy formation and the distribution of dark matter in the universe.
SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·TypeImaging analysis·DateJan 11, 2022
Three young stars have been discovered at the center of our galaxy, contradicting initial assumptions about a gas and dust cloud called G2. The unusual temperature of G2 has sparked debate among astronomers, but new observations reveal it is actually composed of three evolving young stars.
SourceUniversity of Cologne·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·TypeObservational study·DateDec 10, 2021
Researchers have found no dark matter in the ultra-diffuse dwarf galaxy AGC 114905, which can be explained by normal matter. The discovery confirms previous measurements and raises questions about the existence of dark matter in galaxies.
SourceRoyal Astronomical Society·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeObservational study·DateDec 6, 2021
Using Arecibo's observations of nearby galaxies, researchers have found that the relationship between a galaxy's mass and rotation speed is not as straightforward as previously thought. The study provides a constraint for future researchers to develop theories on how galaxies evolve.
SourceInternational Centre for Radio Astronomy Research·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeObservational study·DateDec 1, 2021
Astronomers at UT Austin's McDonald Observatory have discovered a massively dense black hole at the center of dwarf satellite galaxy Leo I, revealing an unprecedented mass ratio between the galaxy and its central black hole. This finding shakes up our understanding of galaxy evolution and dark matter distribution.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·TypeObservational study·DateDec 1, 2021
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Astronomers have discovered two previously invisible galaxies 29 billion light-years away that were camouflaged by cosmic dust. The discovery suggests that up to one in five such distant galaxies may still be hiding behind the cosmic veil.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalNature·DateNov 22, 2021
Researchers used NASA's Hubble Space Telescope to focus on a post-starburst galaxy nearly 500 million light years away. They discovered two periods of intense starburst before the galaxy stopped forming stars, shedding new light on its history and evolution.
SourceUniversity of Toledo·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·TypeObservational study·DateNov 16, 2021
Exposure to artificial light at night impairs crickets' activity cycles, disrupting their nocturnal chirping and potentially affecting reproduction. The study, conducted by researchers at Tel Aviv University and the Open University, highlights the need to reduce artificial light pollution to protect environmental behaviors.
SourceTel-Aviv University·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences·DateNov 2, 2021
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Astronomers have discovered a massive galaxy protocluster, believed to be a 'galaxy shipyard', in the distant universe. The discovery provides insights into galaxy cluster formation and sheds light on the process of galaxies forming into clusters.
SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalAstronomy and Astrophysics·TypeObservational study·DateOct 27, 2021
The AbacusSummit simulations are the largest-ever produced, clocking in at nearly 60 trillion particles. They will help scientists extract information about the universe from upcoming surveys of the cosmos.
SourceSimons Foundation·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 24, 2021
A team of researchers observed the evolution of warm gas coming from an active black hole for unprecedented detail, revealing structures reminiscent of volcanic eruptions. These gas bubbles, rings, and 'intergalactic smoke' filaments are formed when black holes consume surrounding matter and release energy, influencing galaxy evolution.
SourceUniversità di Bologna·JournalNature Astronomy·DateOct 18, 2021
A team of astronomers has observed six massive galaxies in the early universe that have mysteriously stopped forming stars due to depleted gas reserves. The discovery was made possible by the Hubble Space Telescope's high resolution and gravitational lensing, allowing researchers to study these galaxies in unprecedented detail.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalNature·TypeObservational study·DateSep 22, 2021
An international team used the MUSE instrument to map a galactic wind and observe the formation of a nebula around a galaxy, revealing some of the Universe's missing baryons. This discovery confirms that 80–90% of normal matter is located outside of galaxies.
SourceCNRS·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateSep 16, 2021
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Physicist Eve Armstrong aims to understand the origins of elements heavier than iron using weather prediction technique data assimilation. With a two-year NSF EAGER grant, she and her team will predict whether supernova stardust gave rise to these heavy elements.
Researchers used detailed simulations to detect and study 'quenched' UDGs, which are rare dwarf galaxies that have stopped generating stars. They found these galaxies were not in clusters but rather isolated in voids, with unique orbits that stripped away their star-forming gas.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Astronomy·DateSep 6, 2021
Researchers used simulations to detect extended dwarf galaxies with low surface brightness, challenging previous theories. The study found that these 'quenched' UDGs originated in backsplash orbits and are isolated from their parent systems.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalNature Astronomy·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 6, 2021
A study by NYU Abu Dhabi researchers reveals the connection between central supermassive blackholes and the evolution of their host galaxies. The findings outline gas ejection mechanisms and how they relate to the activity of these blackholes, shedding new light on galaxy evolution.
SourceNew York University·JournalThe Astronomical Journal·TypeObservational study·DateAug 3, 2021
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Cosmic rays play a critical role in the final stages of supernovae explosions, allowing for a bigger impact on surrounding interstellar gas. The study suggests that these particles can give an extra push to the gas, increasing momentum by up to 4-6 times.
Astronomers find that massive black holes play a key role in halting star formation in galaxies, contradicting previous assumptions. Using simulations and machine learning, the team confirmed that supermassive black hole mass is the most important factor in suppressing stellar activity.
The STARFORGE simulation reveals that protostellar jets play a vital role in determining a star's mass, with jets disrupting the inflow of gas toward the star. This breakthrough helps researchers better understand star formation and its impact on galaxy evolution.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateMay 17, 2021