Webb Telescope Unveils Hidden Star Formation in Milky Way's Largest Cloud
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The James Webb Space Telescope has provided new insights into the star-forming region Sagittarius B2 in the Milky Way, revealing that strong magnetic fields may hinder star formation despite the presence of dense gas and young stars, which could reshape our understanding of galactic evolution.
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