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Missing the Fireworks in Massive Dusty Galaxies

Missing the Fireworks in Massive Dusty Galaxies

by John Weaver | Jan 1, 2020 | Daily Paper Summaries

Ever tried to see fireworks through the smoke? New results suggest we might be missing some of the action.

QUESTing for an answer: Elucidating the role of gas in star-formation

QUESTing for an answer: Elucidating the role of gas in star-formation

by John Weaver | Dec 4, 2019 | Daily Paper Summaries

What makes a starburst galaxy? Do they have more gas or more efficient star-formation?

Testing the Limits of Galactic Clouds

Testing the Limits of Galactic Clouds

by Caitlin Doughty | Nov 11, 2019 | Daily Paper Summaries

What processes will disrupt a cloud of gas passing through the circumgalactic medium?

How to Un-squash a Galaxy

How to Un-squash a Galaxy

by Tomer Yavetz | Oct 29, 2019 | Daily Paper Summaries

Does our galaxy look like an Advil, a NyQuil, or just a simple sphere? The simulations studied in today’s paper may have the answer.

Plenty of Gas Left in Giant Dead Disk Galaxies

Plenty of Gas Left in Giant Dead Disk Galaxies

by John Weaver | Oct 21, 2019 | Daily Paper Summaries

New findings suggest that they have a lot of gas – but then why are they not forming stars?

Making a Splash

Making a Splash

by Tomer Yavetz | Oct 8, 2019 | Daily Paper Summaries

Today’s paper takes a closer look at the after-effects of the Milky Way’s last major collision with another galaxy.

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