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Researchers Find First-Ever Galaxy Observed in a ‘Blow-Away’ State Study could give more insight into Universe's early stages. "Blow-away" state believed to be caused by many supernovas, or dying stars, exploding in a short period of time. Image Credit: Share Email A new study led by University of Minnesota astrophysicists shows that high-energy light from small galaxies may have played a key role in the early evolution of the Universe. The research gives insight into how the Universe became reionized, a problem that astronomers have been trying to solve for years. The research is publis...

 E-Mail IMAGE: The University of Minnesota study shows that high-energy light from small galaxies, like the Pox 186 galaxy depicted above, may have played a key role in the reionization and evolution... view more  Credit: Credit: Podevin, J.f., 2006 A new study led by University of Minnesota astrophysicists shows that high-energy light from small galaxies may have played a key role in the early evolution of the Universe. The research gives insight into how the Universe became reionized, a problem that astronomers have been trying to solve for years. The research is published in Th...