Weak on the Outside, Powerful on the Inside
Riddle of the day: What is something young and old, weak and powerful?
UR #30: How do you grow a galaxy?
Using new observations from the UVCANDELS survey, a possible link between recent star formation, merger frequency, and the size-mass evolution of massive, quiescent galaxies is investigated.
Feedback from AGN-driven Winds
Are the winds emanating from an AGN strong enough to shut-off star formation?
It Isn’t Gatorade Quenching This Galaxy
Post-starburst galaxies have stopped forming new stars, but astronomers are still trying to figure out why. Today’s paper looks at an unusual galaxy to see what might be quenching its star formation.
The “Power Couple” in the Universe
Scientists discover new dual luminous quasars, the most powerful and luminous couples in the Universe.
Do Aluminum Abundances Foil Our Theory of Galaxy Evolution?
Aluminum can be used for so much more than foil. What can it tell us about our solar system’s place in the galaxy? Read about today’s paper to find out more.