FIU researchers overturn galaxy-merger “star death” story: most galaxies survive the chaos
New Florida International University simulations suggest mergers are not the universal kill switch for star formation.
By Omar Al-Balawi·· 3 min

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New Florida International University simulations suggest mergers are not the universal kill switch for star formation.

Slowly rotating stellar halos make “disk flips” more likely, offering a new path to explain long-standing mysteries.