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The Chemistry Of Stellar Cocoons
Astronomers have discovered the first ‘hot molecular core,’ a cocoon of molecules that surrounds newborn stars, in a galaxy other than our own.
Monstrous Galaxy At Edge of The Universe Detailed
Scientists have worked out how to use gravity as a lens, bringing a huge galaxy at the edge of the universe into focus.
The Surprisingly Mild Environment Around A Supermassive Black Hole
Despite the harsh X-rays and UV photons, organic molecules have been found surrounding the supermassive black hole in the spiral galaxy M77.
Cosmic Explosions Shrouded In Dust
By detecting radio waves from molecular gas, scientists have found that galaxies hosting bright and explosive gamma ray bursts have high proportions of dust.
