The galaxy NGC 2841 -- shown in a new Hubble Space Telescope image -- currently has a relatively low star formation rate compared to other spirals. It is one of several nearby galaxies that have been ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Hubble Space Telescope just imaged a galaxy nestled 67 million ...

Star formation is one of the most important processes in shaping the Universe; it plays a pivotal role in the evolution of galaxies and it is also in the earliest stages of star formation that ...

Human classification, from celestial bodies to living organisms, often starts with their morphology. Depending on how something looks, it gets a certain label. This is all well and good until you find ...

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope reveals a detailed image of Messier 63. It is also known as the Sunflower Galaxy. The galaxy is 27 million light-years away in Canes Venatici. Astronomers study its ...

IN old microscopical journals, one frequently finds the query “How can I get rid of flocculent matter in preparing diatoms for mounting?” and as a rule there is no answer to the question.

Star formation is one of the most important processes in shaping the universe; it plays a pivotal role in the evolution of galaxies and it is also in the earliest stages of star formation that ...