Feedback from Young Stars Influences Galaxy Evolution

June 28, 2026 Universe Today

Feedback from Young Stars Influences Galaxy Evolution
By Carolyn Collins Petersen (https://ift.tt/in7LrJq)

An artist's conception of the evolution of a galaxy. The process of star formation not only creates new stars, but introduces interesting new effects that eventually shape the galaxies where they live. Credit: Getty Images/OSU

Star formation is a major driver in galaxy evolution, right up there with the collisions and mergers that shape all galaxies. Researchers led by Ohio State University graduate student Debosmita Pathak, studied 18,000 star-forming regions in nearby spiral galaxies to get a better handle on the influence of starbirth.

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