Simulating supernova remnants, star formation in earthbound lab: High-power laser, foam ball show how blast waves from supernova remnant might trigger star formation in a molecular cloud - Science Daily

When triggered by some external agent, shockwaves can propagate through molecular clouds of gas and dust to create pockets of dense material. At a certain limit, that dense gas and dust collapses and begins to form new stars. Researchers modeled this interact…

Molecular clouds are collections of gas and dust in space. When left alone, the clouds remain in their state of peaceful equilibrium.But when triggered by some external agent, like supernova remnants… [+2507 chars]

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