Milky Way may have begun as thousands of galaxies, new simulations suggest
New supercomputer simulations from the MEGATRON project suggest the Milky Way formed from the coalescence of thousands of smaller galaxies. These models provide the most detailed look yet at the early evolution of our galaxy.
Why it matters
Advances our understanding of cosmic history and provides a benchmark for interpreting data from advanced telescopes like the James Webb.
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