News tagged with forming stars
Astronomers discover that galaxies are either asleep or awake
(PhysOrg.com) -- Astronomers have probed into the distant universe and discovered that galaxies display one of two distinct behaviors: they are either awake or asleep, actively forming stars or are not forming ...
Jun 21, 2011 |
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An alien code close to home: Seeking ET beyond the radio silence
Any intelligent extraterrestrial life that exists probably won't announce itself by blowing up the White House, or win over the hearts of children as a lovable alien with a glowing finger. Many scientists ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Oct 28, 2011 |
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Verdict: Supermassive black holes not guilty of shutting down star formation
(PhysOrg.com) -- A team of Yale University astronomers has discovered that galaxies stop forming stars long before their central supermassive black holes reach their most powerful stage, meaning the black ...
Jan 22, 2009 |
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Baby Jupiters must gain weight fast
The planet Jupiter gained weight in a hurry during its infancy. It had to, since the material from which it formed probably disappeared in just a few million years, according to a new study of planet formation ...
Jan 05, 2009 |
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