A New Map of the Sun’s Local Bubble (New York Times)

At the edge of a vast region devoid of gas and dust, scientists find an explanation for “how all nearby star formation began." Researchers previously lacked the tools to map gas and dust clouds in three dimensions. “Thanks to 3-D dust-mapping, now we do,” Dr. Alyssa Goodman said.

Robert Overbye of the New York Times delves into the story of the discovery and research behind the Local Bubble. Read the full article here!