'Cosmic wallflowers' may hold the key to the origin of globular clusters

Supermassive black holes may predate the galaxies they inhabit, solving a cosmic mystery

This article explores the long-standing cosmological question of whether galaxies or their supermassive black holes came first. Drawing on S

JWST's Little Red Dots: New Research Explores Whether They Are Young Globular Clusters or Objects with Blue Companions

JWST's discovery of compact reddish objects called "little red dots" has sparked scientific debate about their nature. This article examines

Astronomers locate universe's 'missing' matter in the largest cosmic structures

JWST discovers highly evolved galaxy cluster at cosmic noon, challenging theories of early universe structure formation

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have observed XLSSC 122, a massive and densely packed galaxy cluster at 'cosmic noon' — a p

JWST discovers highly evolved galaxy cluster at cosmic noon, challenging theories of early universe structure formation

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have observed XLSSC 122, a massive and densely packed galaxy cluster at 'cosmic noon' — a p

Cosmic-ray bath in a past supernova gives birth to Earth-like planets

Terzan 5 star cluster may be a fossil relic from the Milky Way's formation

Terzan 5, a massive globular cluster of stars, may be a fossil fragment leftover from the formation of the Milky Way's bulge. Unlike most gl

Terzan 5 star cluster may be a fossil relic from the Milky Way's formation

Terzan 5, a massive globular cluster of stars, may be a fossil fragment leftover from the formation of the Milky Way's bulge. Unlike most gl