December 19, 2025 4:44 PM
New study suggests intergalactic gas may skew measurements of galaxy halos
A new study by scientists at the Raman Research Institute (RRI) suggests that existing methods used to measure the mass of gas surrounding galaxies may significantly overestimate it due to interference from intergalactic matter, potentially reshaping current understanding of galaxy formation and evolution. The research, conducted by RRI—an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology—indicates that a substantial portion of highly ionised oxygen detected around galaxie...