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Study Reveals Early Universe Shapes Dwarf Galaxies' Alignment
5/22/2025
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- A groundbreaking study by Janvi Madhani at Johns Hopkins University uncovers how "zipper" and "twister" structures from the early universe shape the alignment of dwarf galaxies around giants like the Milky Way. This revelation sheds light on the role of dark matter and gas filaments in dwarf galaxy formation, solving a long-standing astronomical enigma.
