Inflating HII Regions Cause Star Formation to Pop!
When HII regions expand, they look like an inflating balloon. But what happens after that balloon pops?
Galactic thick discs bursting onto the scene
The Milky Way’s disc is made up of two components — but where did they come from?
UR: Modeling Chemical Abundance Evolution in Dwarf Galaxies
In the latest of our #UndergradResearch series, discover how Alexandra Kwon modeled the evolution of chemical abundance in dwarf galaxies.
Jellyfish Galaxies Swimming Through Clusters
How can a cluster turn an ordinary galaxy into this mysterious creature?
The Need for (Sound) Speed
The fractal dimension as a new way to explore the mysterious link between turbulence and star formation.
Astrobites at AAS 237: Day 4
We report on Day 4 of the virtual winter AAS meeting.