Star Formation
2 articles
Cosmos & Physics
How Supermassive Black Holes Shape the Destinies of Galaxies
Supermassive black holes (SMBHs) at the heart of galaxies actively shape their evolution through two primary growth mechanisms: steady gas accretion and violent galaxy mergers. These processes, known as AGN feedback and starbursts respectively, profoundly influence star formation and galactic structure, demonstrating a deep co-evolutionary relationship.
Dr. Evelyn Reed·October 9, 2026
Cosmos & Physics
Rogue star blasts through galaxy, reshaping star formation
For the first time, astronomers have directly witnessed a rogue star, traveling at an estimated 2 million miles per hour, rip through the outer arm of a distant spiral galaxy.
Dr. Evelyn Reed·May 21, 2026