Stars
Hot Gas Extinguishes Star Formation
When you think of stars, you likely think of incredibly hot balls of blazing fire and writhing plasma. However, experts have long known that for a new star to be born, a stellar nursery actually needs some cool conditions. Now, astronomers have observed how a wave of hot gas can extinguish star formation entirely, exposing new secrets of the Universe.
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