Galactic ‘conveyor belt’ circulates elements like carbon in and out of galaxies

Star-forming galaxies, including ours, are rich in elements — and secrets. Stars come to life fastest in the early histories of such galaxies, but this process doesn’t last at such a high rate forever. The star-formation rate (SFR) eventually slows.  Thanks to a recent study published Dec. 27, 2024, in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, weContinue reading “Galactic ‘conveyor belt’ circulates elements like carbon in and out of galaxies”
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