Ten trillionths of your suntan comes from beyond our galaxy
August 12, 2016In a study published today, astronomers have accurately measured the light hitting the Earth from outside our galaxy over a very broad wavelength range.
New spin on star-forming galaxies
December 15, 2015Australian researchers have discovered why some galaxies are “clumpy” rather than spiral in shape—and it appears low spin is to blame.
LIVE FAST DIE YOUNG GALAXIES LOSE THE GAS THAT KEEPS THEM ALIVE
February 3, 2015Galaxies can die early because the gas they need to make new stars is suddenly ejected, research published today suggests.