Embarking on a journey to the edge of the universe is an awe-inspiring concept that captures the imagination and curiosity of humanity. While our current technology limits our physical exploration to the confines of our solar system, the realms beyond hold mysteries and wonders waiting to be discovered. Our journey begins on Earth, our home … Read more
When they are active, supermassive black holes play a crucial role in the way galaxies evolve. Until now, growth was thought to be triggered by the violent collision of two galaxies followed by their merger; however, new research led by the University of Bath suggests galaxy mergers alone are not enough to fuel a black … Read more
An international team, including Western astrophysicists Els Peeters and Jan Cami, has found the destruction and re-formation of a large quantity of water in a planet-forming disk located at the heart of the Orion Nebula. This discovery was made possible by an original multidisciplinary approach combining observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and … Read more