Stars form in regions of space known as stellar nurseries, where high concentrations of gas and dust coalesce to form a baby ...

"Even today, our understanding of star formation is still developing; comprehending how stars formed in the earlier universe is even more challenging." ...

Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers may ... this should be curtailing star formation. This seeming contradiction has led to the Phoenix cluster becoming an object of mystery.

Also called molecular clouds, they can be massive, spanning hundreds of light-years and forming thousands of stars.

A very rare treat is about to grace Earth's night skies.

Stars form in regions of space known as stellar nurseries, where high concentrations of gas and dust coalesce to form a baby star. Also called molecular clouds, these regions of space can be ...

Pop star Katy Perry is set to "shoot across the sky" this spring when she lifts off as part of a six-member, all-female crew on Blue Origin's next space flight, the company announced Thursday. Pop ...