galaxy

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The star did not originate in our galaxy.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Initially, it appeared as though two galaxies might be merging, or that a single galaxy was split by a dark band of dust.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Upcoming galaxy surveys, cosmic microwave background studies, and gravitational wave detectors are reaching the sensitivity needed to examine ideas that were once purely theoretical.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

What had remained uncertain was whether this effect extended beyond a single galaxy.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

However, if there is enough mass—galaxies, galaxy clusters, and unseen dark matter—the initial push given by the big bang wouldn’t be enough to allow the balloon to inflate forever.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife