Simulations reveal origins of globular clusters and uncover hybrid star systemsby Sophie JenkinsLondon, UK (SPX) Sep 17, 2025Scientists have long debated the origins of globular clusters, the universe's ancient and densely packed stellar systems. Globular clusters contain hundreds of thousands to millions of stars orbiting galaxies like the Milky Way. Unlike conventional dwarf galaxies, which contain vast quantities of dark matter, the newly identified globular cluster-like dwarfs resemble normal star clusters yet still hold significant amounts of dark matter. "At a resolution of just 10 light years, we have shown globular clusters can form through at least two different channels, both independent of dark matter." Research Report:The emergence of globular clusters and globular-cluster-like dwarfsRelated LinksUniversity of SurreyStellar Chemistry, The Universe And All Within It