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Did this supermassive black hole form from the collapse of a giant gas cloud?

Did this supermassive black hole form from the collapse of a giant gas cloud?

by Anavi Uppal | Aug 13, 2025 | Daily Paper Summaries

The Infinity Galaxy might be home to a newborn supermassive black hole that formed directly from a gas cloud instead of a star. Could this help reveal how these objects formed in the early universe?

Hula Hooping with the Stars

Hula Hooping with the Stars

by Ryan White | Aug 6, 2025 | Daily Paper Summaries

JWST liked it so much it put two rings on it: a pair of dying stars dance at the heart of this spectacular nebula that is enriching the Galaxy.

Measuring Star Formation in the Triangulum Galaxy

Measuring Star Formation in the Triangulum Galaxy

by Guest | Jul 28, 2025 | Undergraduate Research

In our latest of our #UndergradResearch series, learn about the [CII] deficit and star formation with Natalie Price.

Sharing is caring: how do binary stars actually transfer mass?

Sharing is caring: how do binary stars actually transfer mass?

by Will Golay | Jul 14, 2025 | Daily Paper Summaries

Mass transfer is a fundamental parameter for determining how binary stars evolve. A 3D hydrodynamic simulation enables real-time movies of how material moves from one star to another!

How stars dust themselves off and emerge from their hidden birthplaces

How stars dust themselves off and emerge from their hidden birthplaces

by Nathalie Korhonen Cuestas | Jul 9, 2025 | Daily Paper Summaries

When stars are born, they’re hidden behind dust and dense gas. How long will it take them to emerge?

Can the real [host galaxy of this ancient ultra-faint star cluster] please stand up?

Can the real [host galaxy of this ancient ultra-faint star cluster] please stand up?

by Guest | Jul 3, 2025 | Daily Paper Summaries

We’re not sure yet about the origins of this newly discovered ancient star cluster, but guest author Tehreem Hai takes us through the possibilities!

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